Rochester Olympic Update: Naples native Musnicki to row for gold

Jul 29, 2024; Vaires-sur-Marne, France; Molly Bruggeman, Margaret Hedeman, Maddie Wanamaker, Regina Salmons, Meghan Musnicki, Claire Collins, Olivia Coffey, Charlotte Buck, and Nina Castagna (USA) compete in the women’s eight rowing heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Phipps-USA TODAY Sports

BY DAN GLICKMAN

Naples native Megan Musnicki and the USA Women’s Eights team will row for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

The boat, which also includes Watkins Glen-born Olivia Coffey, won the repechage on Thursday morning, finishing the 2000 meter course in 6:03.93, coming back from third after 500 meters and second after 1500 meters to overtake the Canadians down the stretch.

The Americans go for gold on Saturday, August 3, at 4:50 A.M. Eastern. A top-three finish would give Musnicki her third Olympic medal- she won gold in London and Rio. Musnicki and the Eights boat finished fourth in Tokyo.

More details on the Olympic athletes from the Rochester can be found in our preview article.

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