In rowing, you’re always striving for that perfect stroke, that repetition, each one being as good as the last. Same thing with cooking. You can’t say, ‘Oh, I don’t feel well, so I’m going to put out a crappy plate.’
Bryan Volpenhein Quotes
I'm not disappointed with bronze. It's always good to come away with a medal.
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| Birth: | 18th August, 1976 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Athlete |
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Bryan Volpenhein was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is an American rower. He is a three-time Olympian, having participated in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. Originally from Cincinnati, Volpenhein graduated from Kings High School in Kings Mills, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University, where he rowed for The Ohio State University Crew Club. He is the only two-time winner of the USRowing Male Athlete of the Year award. In addition, he and his team were named "USATODAY.com's U.S. Olympic Athlete of the Week" following their gold medal win in 2004. He won bronze in the men's eight at the 2008 Olympics.
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