Jennifer Casson
Canadian rower (born 1995)
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Jennifer Casson (born August 30, 1995) is a Canadian rower.[1][2]
BornAugust 30, 1995
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Country
Canada
Canada| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 30, 1995 Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Rowing |
| College team | Tulsa Golden Hurricane |
Career
At the 2019 World Rowing Championships, Casson along with partner Jill Moffatt finished eighth in the women's lightweight double sculls, finishing one spot out of qualifying the boat for the 2020 Olympics. However, in 2021, New Zealand declined its quota place, allowing the pair to qualify for the games.[3][4]
In 2019, Casson broke the world indoor rowing record for 2,000 m – 6:53.8.[5]
In June 2021, Casson was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team in the women's lightweight double sculls with partner Jill Moffatt.[6][7]
