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Alexander Hedge

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Alexander Hedge
Personal information
Born (1997-05-11) May 11, 1997 (age 27)
Boston, United States
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Coxless pair
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Mixed Eight

Alexander Hedge (born May 11, 1997) is an American rower who has represented the United States in international competitions. Hedge became a Pan American Games champion when he won gold in the Men's Coxless Pair the 2023 Pan Am Games in Santiago. Hedge was a member of the mixed eight that also won gold at the 2023 Pan Am Games.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Raised in Morristown, New Jersey, Hedge attended Morristown High School.[4] He then competed at Columbia University for 4 years, graduating in 2019.[5]

Hedge rowed in the 2 seat in the US Rowing eight that set the course record at the Head of the Charles in 2022.[6]

Hedge rowed for the United States at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade and finished 6th in the Men's eight.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Wins Three Golds on Monday at 2023 Pan American Games". USRowing. October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "U.S. Wins Two Golds, Four Medals on Wednesday at 2023 Pan American Games". USRowing. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mixed 8+ Results 2023 Pan American Games". Santiago 2023 Results. October 25, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  4. ^ 2023 Senior National Team Roster, US Rowing. Accessed November 9, 2023. "Alexander Hedge Morristown, N.J. Morristown High School"
  5. ^ "Alexander Hedge '19CC Wins Two Gold Medals at Pan American Games". Columbia University. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  6. ^ "Head of the Charles 2022: Winners and results at some of the top races". Boston Globe. October 22, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  7. ^ "2023 Senior National Team Roster". USRowing. October 23, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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