Olav Molenaar Explained

Olav Molenaar
Birth Date:28 March 1999[1]
Olympics:Paris 2024 M8+
Country:Netherlands
Sport:Rowing

Olav Molenaar (born 28 March 1999) is a Dutch rower. He competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning a silver medal in the men's eight.

Early and personal life

From Zaandam, he started rowing at his local club ZZV Zaandam at a young age. He later moved to Het Spaarne. His father Johan, mother Joy and sister Myrrith are all active members of the Zaanse club.[2] He attended the University of California, Berkeley.[3]

Career

He won a silver medal in the coxless four at the 2023 European Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia.[4]

He won a silver medal in the men's eight at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade.[5]

He competed in the men's eight at the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning the silver medal.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olav Molenaar. World Rowing. 3 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Nail biting in the stands in Paris: being a family member of a top athlete is also top sport. nhnieuws.nl. 3 August 2024. August 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: California Rowing Achievements at Olympic Games 2024. BVM Sportsdesk. 8 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Rowing guns Mollee and Molenaar are raring to go: 'What the hell was I still doing on the football field?'. 3 August 2024. Kooijman. Steven . De Telegraaf. 3 September 2023.
  5. Web site: Netherlands finishes at top of medal table at World Rowing Championships: 'This really needs to sink in'. ad.nl. 3 August 2024. 10 September 2023.
  6. Web site: 10 CAL MEN'S ROWERS TO COMPETE AT PARIS OLYMPICS. Rowing News. 3 August 2024. 24 May 2024.
  7. Web site: Zilver! Holland Acht verrast en wordt knap tweede na zinderende roeifinale . 3 August 2024. ad.nl. 3 August 2024.