Olympic gold medallist in single sculls at Sydney 2000 — Rob Waddell produced one of the most dominant individual rowing performances in Olympic history, leading from the first stroke to the finish by a clear margin. New Zealand's most successful individual rowing champion, he had also won world championship gold and his combination of power with outstanding technique made him the complete single sculler.
Rob Waddell was born in Hamilton, New Zealand in 1975. He won the Olympic single sculls gold medal at Sydney 2000 — considered an upset given his relative youth and limited Olympic experience. He won the World Championship in the single sculls three times. He later left rowing and became a competitive ocean rower and adventurer. He raced in the Jules Verne Trophy yacht race. He is New Zealand's most successful single sculler in history.
Olympic Gold Single Sculls (Sydney 2000)
Career Honours
- Olympic Gold Single Sculls (Sydney 2000)
- World Champion 1x 3x