Nicholas Rusher
American rower (born 1999)
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Nicholas "Nick" Rusher (born June 10, 1999) is an American rower. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Oriel College, Oxford
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| Born | June 10, 1999[1] West Bend, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Education | Yale University Oriel College, Oxford | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
Rusher made his international debut for the United States at the 2022 World Rowing Championships, and finished in fourth place in the men's eight.[2]
Rusher represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the men's eight, with a time of 5:25.28.[3][4]
In 2025, representing Oriel College Boat Club, he was part of the Oxford crew at The Boat Race 2025.[5]
Personal life
Rusher was born to Jack Rusher and Cynthia Eckert. His parents rowed in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics, and met while on the national team.[6][7] His sister, Alison, is also an Olympic rower.[8]
