Gemma Wollenschlaeger
Sport: Para-Rowing
Gold: 0 Silver: 1 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: N/A
Height: 5'10"
Age: N/A
Hometown: St. Augustine Beach, FL
Education: Temple University
Biography
Quick Facts
- Tried almost every other sport growing up, but rowing stuck with her the most
- Was named Temple Women's Rowing Newcomer of the Year and earned second-team All-AAC honors in 2022
- Earned first-team All-AAC honors and was named Temple Women’s Rowing’s Athlete of the Year in 2023
- Lists her family as her personal heroes because they remind her of who she is and support her in everything that she does
- Hopes to travel and explore the world after rowing
- Hobbies include trying new restaurants, traveling, being outside, being around family and friends and singing 2000s sing-along songs
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (PR3 Coxed Four - Mixed)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – silver (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
- Years of Participation: 2023
- Medals: 1 (silver)
Career Highlights
- Named to first national team in 2023
- 2023 Para Rowing Regatta to Paris – gold (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
- 2023 American Athletic Conference Championships – 3rd Place (mixed varsity eight)
