Matthieu Androdias

Matthieu Androdias was born on June 11, 1990, in La Rochelle, France. His early involvement in rowing began as a therapeutic approach. He developed into a competitive rower and embarked on an international career. His initial Olympic participation was in the men’s quadruple sculls at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, where his team placed 10th. He continued to refine his skills, dedicating himself to the sport and consistently competing at a high level.

Androdias transitioned to the men’s double sculls, a move that marked a significant turning point in his career. In 2015, he earned a silver medal at the European Rowing Championships in Poznań, demonstrating his growing prowess in the event. His commitment led him to participate in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in the men’s double sculls, where he achieved a 6th-place finish. The following year, at the 2017 World Rowing Championships, he and his partner finished sixth. These experiences contributed to his development as an elite athlete, preparing him for future successes.

A pivotal partnership with Hugo Boucheron formed, leading to a period of notable achievements. In 2018, the duo secured a gold medal at the European Rowing Championships in Glasgow and subsequently became World Champions at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in Plovdiv. This partnership culminated in an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics in the men’s double sculls. Androdias further solidified his status by winning another World Championship gold medal in the double sculls at the 2022 World Rowing Championships in Račice. He is expected to participate in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, competing in the men’s double sculls.