Marloes Oldenburg

Dutch rower and Olympic gold medalist Marloes Oldenburg first distinguished herself by securing a bronze medal in single sculls at the 2015 Universiade in Gwangju. She quickly built her competitive profile, earning a silver medal in double sculls at the 2017 European Rowing Championships in Ra?ice, followed by a bronze medal in the eight-person crew at the 2018 European Rowing Championships in Glasgow. Oldenburg continued her impressive trajectory with another silver medal in the eight event at the 2021 European Rowing Championships in Varese, consistently demonstrating her prowess on the international stage. Oldenburg’s career trajectory faced a profound challenge following a severe bicycle accident where she sustained multiple back fractures.

Oldenburg maintained her strong performance into 2023, securing a bronze medal in the coxless four at the European Rowing Championships in Bled. Oldenburg’s dedication and perseverance reached new heights with a gold medal at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade in the coxless four event. Most notably, she achieved the pinnacle of her sport by securing a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the women’s coxless four. This Olympic victory underscored her unparalleled determination, marking a triumphant return to the highest echelons of international rowing after her accident and establishing her as an inspiring figure in athletic achievement.