🚣♂️🥈🇺🇸 Breaking News from the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia! Todd Vogt, a remarkable Spid Werkz Z6 athlete, and Gemma Wollenschlaeger have secured a stunning SILVER medal, clinching a coveted spot for the U.S. in the PR3 mixed double sculls at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! 🥈🗼
We are SO EXCITED AND HAPPY for both of them!!
Their journey to success wasn’t without its challenges, but they tackled them head-on, fine-tuning their start and displaying exceptional aggression from the beginning. 🏁
In a race that witnessed Australia’s Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager leading the pack early on, Todd Vogt and Gemma Wollenschlaeger stayed strong in second place, ultimately securing the silver medal with incredible determination. 🥈👏
Their performance secured a much-coveted qualification spot for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. 🇫🇷🏅
Gemma Wollenschlaeger shared, “For my first world championship, it was an awesome experience. We knew we had a good base, and we just needed to be more aggressive off that start. I think we did it, and we’re very happy with how we did.” 🎉
Todd Vogt, a dedicated Spid Werkz Z6 athlete, added, “It means a lot. Sometimes I don’t think I’m the cleanest rower; I have the horsepower, so today was sort of my kryptonite rowing conditions, so I’m happy that we dealt with it pretty well.” 💪👍
This is a historic moment for U.S. rowing, with Todd Vogt, Gemma Wollenschlaeger, and the entire U.S. rowing team achieving the best finish ever for the U.S. in this event. 🇺🇸🙌
Join us in congratulating Todd Vogt, Gemma Wollenschlaeger, and the entire U.S. rowing team for their outstanding achievements in securing berths for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and the Olympics! 🎊🗼🇺🇸