Olympic champion and the architect of French rowing's international breakthrough.
Jean-Christophe Rolland was born in Paris, France in 1971. He won Olympic gold in the coxless four at Sydney 2000. He won three World Championship titles in the coxless pair and four. He later became the French national rowing team's head coach — leading France to improved international performances. He is France's most successful elite level rower of his generation.
Best Known For
Olympic Gold Coxless Four (Sydney 2000)
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Coxless Four (Sydney 2000)
- World Champion 3x
Career Journey
Timeline
1971
👶 Born in Paris, France
2004
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏆 Olympic Gold Coxless Four (Sydney 2000)
🏆 World Champion 3x