Saige Harper
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Easthampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Born | April 22, 2002[1] Easthampton, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Education | Sacred Heart University | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Pararowing | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Saige Harper (born April 22, 2002) is an American pararower. She represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Harper attended Easthampton High School in Easthampton, Massachusetts. During her swimming career in high school she was a three-time team MVP, MIAA Division 2 state qualifier, and co-captain for the 2018–19 season.[2] She was a competitive swimmer for 15 years before switching to rowing.[3] She attends Sacred Heart University and is a member of the rowing team.[4]
Career
Harper made her international debut for the United States at the 2022 World Rowing Championships in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event.[5] On July 2, 2023, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2023 World Rowing Championships.[6] She won a silver medal in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event with a time of 7:25.01.[7] On January 17, 2024, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[8][9]
