Michael Blomquist
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Michael Blomquist (born 14 August 1981 in Winston-Salem, U.S.
) is an American rower and a former World Champion.
and Harvard University
. He then enrolled at St Peter's College, Oxford
where he undertook a Master of Science degree in Nature, Society & Environmental Policy.
and took part in the Boat Race in 2005. Both universities had extremely strong intakes that year, with Cambridge
boasting several world champions and the Oxford crew including Olympic silver medallist Barney Williams
. Oxford, with Mike in the six seat, won the epic contest by 2 lengths in a time of 16 minutes 42 seconds.
Coxed Four
, which made the final of the World Championships in Lucerne
, and again a year later in Seville. After a break from international rowing, he returned in 2005, becoming World Champion as part of the United States
Eight, at the World Championships
in Gifu
. In 2006 Mike was in the Coxless Four
, which finished fourth at the World Championships
at Eton.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) is an American rower and a former World Champion.
Education
Mike was educated at Phillips Exeter AcademyPhillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a private secondary school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the United States.Exeter is noted for its application of Harkness education, a system based on a conference format of teacher and student interaction, similar to the Socratic method of learning through asking...
and Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
. He then enrolled at St Peter's College, Oxford
St Peter's College, Oxford
St Peter's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, located in New Inn Hall Street. It occupies the site of two of the University's oldest Inns, or medieval hostels - Bishop Trellick's, later New Inn Hall, and Rose Hall - both of which were...
where he undertook a Master of Science degree in Nature, Society & Environmental Policy.
The Boat Race
Whilst at Oxford University, Mike was a member of Oxford University Boat ClubOxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
and took part in the Boat Race in 2005. Both universities had extremely strong intakes that year, with Cambridge
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Cambridge University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Cambridge, England, located on the River Cam at Cambridge, although training primarily takes place on the River Great Ouse at Ely. The club was founded in 1828...
boasting several world champions and the Oxford crew including Olympic silver medallist Barney Williams
Barney Williams
Barney Guillermo Williams is a Canadian rower. He was educated at Upper Canada College, the University of Victoria and then at Jesus College, University of Oxford where he was President of the Oxford University Boat Club.He won a gold medal at the 2003 world championships in Milan, Italy and a...
. Oxford, with Mike in the six seat, won the epic contest by 2 lengths in a time of 16 minutes 42 seconds.
International Rowing Career
Mike won his first senior international vest in 2001. He sat in the two seat of the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Coxed Four
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
, which made the final of the World Championships in Lucerne
Lucerne
Lucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
, and again a year later in Seville. After a break from international rowing, he returned in 2005, becoming World Champion as part of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Eight, at the World Championships
World Rowing Championships 2005
The 28th World Rowing Championships were held at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course, Kaizu, Gifu, Japan, between August 28 and September 4, 2005. The international rowing season usually ends with the World Championship regatta. Apart from the Olympics this is the most prestigious...
in Gifu
Gifu, Gifu
is a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...
. In 2006 Mike was in the Coxless Four
Coxless four
A coxless four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars.The crew consists of four rowers, each having one oar. There are two rowers on the stroke side and two on the bow side...
, which finished fourth at the World Championships
World Rowing Championships 2006
The 29th World Rowing Championships were held at the Dorney Lake, Eton, Great Britain, between August 20 and August 27, 2006.-Men's Results:-Women's Results:-Medal count:-External links:*Archive of **...
at Eton.
World Championships
- 2006 EtonDorney LakeDorney Lake is a purpose-built rowing lake in the United Kingdom. It is located at grid reference near the village of Dorney, Buckinghamshire, and near the towns of Windsor and Eton, close to the River Thames. The lake is privately owned and financed by Eton College, who have spent £17 million...
- 4th, Coxless Four (two) - 2005 GifuGifu, Gifuis a city located in the south-central portion of Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and serves as the prefectural capital. The city has played an important role in Japan's history because of its location in the middle of the country. During the Sengoku period, various warlords, including Oda Nobunaga, used...
- Gold, Eight (four) - 2002 SevilleSevilleSeville is the artistic, historic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. It is the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia and of the province of Seville. It is situated on the plain of the River Guadalquivir, with an average elevation of above sea level...
- 6th, Coxed Four (two) - 2001 LucerneLucerneLucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
- 6th, Coxed Four (two)