Jennifer Casson Explained

Birth Date:	August 30, 1995
Birth Place:	Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Height:	175 cm
Weight:	61 kg
Collegeteam:	Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Sport:	Rowing

Jennifer Casson (born August 30, 1995) is a Canadian rower.^{[1] [2]}

Career

At the 2019 World Rowing Championships, Casson along with partner Jill Moffatt finished eighth in the women's lightweight double sculls, finishing one spot out of qualifying the boat for the 2020 Olympics. However, in 2021, New Zealand declined its quota place, allowing the pair to qualify for the games.^{[3] [4]}

In 2019, Casson broke the world indoor rowing record for 2,000m – 6:53.8.^[5]

In June 2021, Casson was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team in the women's lightweight double sculls with partner Jill Moffatt.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jennifer Casson. www.olympic.ca/. 15 June 2021 . Canadian Olympic Committee. 20 June 2021.
2. Web site: Jennifer Casson. www.rowingcanada.org/. Rowing Canada. 20 June 2021.
3. Web site: Canada earns Tokyo Olympic spot in women's rowing after New Zealand drops out. 23 April 2021. www.cbc.ca/. CBC Sports. 22 May 2021.
4. News: Tokyo Olympic Games Qualification Update – Lightweight Women's Double Sculls (LW2x). International Rowing Federation. 23 April 2021. 20 May 2021.
5. Web site: World 2,000m Records.
6. News: Team Canada to have 29 rowers in 10 events at Tokyo 2020. Nichols. Paula. 15 June 2021. www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. 15 June 2021.
7. Web site: Largest Canadian rowing team in 25 years nominated to represent Team Canada at Tokyo 2020. 15 June 2021. www.rowingcanada.org/. Rowing Canada. 15 June 2021.