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Missy Schwen-Ryan

American rower and Olympic medalist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Melissa C. Schwen Ryan (born July 17, 1972, in Bloomington, Indiana) is an American rower. After her first medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she donated a kidney to her sick brother in need of a transplant.[1] On March 20, 2010, she was inducted into the National Rowing Hall of Fame.[2]

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Missy Schwen Ryan
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BornMelissa C. Schwen
July 17, 1972 (1972-07-17) (age 54)
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1996 AtlantaCoxless pair
Bronze medal – third place2000 SydneyCoxless pair
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place1995 TampereCoxless pair
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