Emelie Eldracher Explained

Emelie Eldracher
Birth Date:	16 September 1999^[1]
Hometown:	Andover, Massachusetts, United States
Height:	5'4"^[2]
Weight:	100 lbs
Education:	MIT
Country:	United States
Sport:	Pararowing

Emelie Eldracher (born September 16, 1999) is an American pararower. She represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics as the coxswain of the mixed coxed four rowing team as the only non-disabled member of the team.

Early life and education

Eldracher was first introduced to rowing in her freshman year of high school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts.^{[3] [4]} She also participated in springboard diving in high school before committing to rowing in college. She was a member of the rowing team at MIT, where she was also studying for a Master of Engineering degree in Computation and Cognition.

Career

She was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.^[5] She participated in the PR3 mixed coxed four event, where she won a silver medal with the United States team.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024-paralympics/team/united-states-of-america_rowxcoxed4--usa01
2. Web site: Emelie Eldracher. USRowing.
3. Web site: Emelie Eldracher - 2022-23 - Women's Openweight Crew. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
4. Web site: Emelie Eldracher. February 22, 2024. www.teamusa.com.
5. Web site: Paris bound: Andover's Eldracher to compete in 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. David . Willis. March 28, 2024. Eagle-Tribune.
6. Web site: Dahl Wins Silver Medal at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. September 1, 2024. Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site.
7. Web site: Three Massachusetts rowers capture silver medals at Paris Paralympics . . Brendan . Kurie . September 1, 2024 . September 1, 2024.