Sophie Souwer Explained

Sophie Souwer
Full Name:Anna Sarah Souwer
Nationality:Dutch
Birth Date:29 June 1987
Birth Place:Westervoort, Netherlands
Height:1.86 m
Weight:76 kg
Country:Netherlands
Education:Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Sport:Rowing
Event:Quadruple sculls, Eight
Club:A.G.S.R. GYAS Groningen
Coach:Josy Verdonkschot[1]
Olympics:2016

Anna Sarah "Sophie" Souwer (born 29 June 1987) is a Dutch rower who won three silver medals at the European championships in 2013–2016. She placed sixth in the eight at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1] [2] [3]

Souwer and her brothers were raised by relatives as her mother died and her father was unable to look after them. Her nickname Sophie comes from the novel Sophie's Choice. She studied nursing at Hanze University of Applied Sciences and has a bachelor's degree in obstetrics from University of Midwifery Amsterdam Groningen.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sophie Souwer . https://web.archive.org/web/20161012160653/http://results.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=souwer-sophie-1195508/index.html# . 12 October 2016 . nbcolympics.com.
  2. Web site: Sophie Souwer . https://web.archive.org/web/20161021084637/http://www.worldrowing.com/athletes/athlete/43976/souwer-sophie# . 21 October 2016 . worldrowing.com .
  3. Web site: Sophie Souwer . 10 August 2016 . Rio 2016 Olympics . . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806043158/https://www.rio2016.com/en/athlete/sophie-souwer# . 6 August 2016 . dead.