Last Word
Meghan Musnicki
Photography: Lara Agnew
Meghan Musnicki, 36, won Olympic Q&A gold for the USA at both the London and Rio Olympics, competing in the W8+. Having retired from elite rowing after Rio, Musnicki chose to return to the US team in 2019, claiming world championship bronze and Tokyo Olympic qualification the same year.
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LAST WORD
What is it that you love about rowing?
I love that there really are no superstars. When you’re in a boat, if you’re standing out it’s likely not to be a good thing. In order to get the absolute best from a boat you need each and every member. There is no one person who can carry the boat on their back. No one person who can score all the points while you sit back and have an “off” game. You all have to show up. You all have to do it together.