Rowing Underdog Andrew LeRoux Aims for Paris Olympics

Andrew LeRoux, a former Pine View School eighth-grader turned Princeton graduate, is making waves in the rowing world as he competes in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Rowing Trials at Nathan Benderson Park this week. LeRoux, who had never participated in sports before, found his passion for rowing after joining the Sarasota Scullers team on a whim.

Now, a decade later, LeRoux is standing tall at 6-foot-5, ready to take on the challenge of securing a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. With his underdog quad boat team, LeRoux is determined to shock the rowing community and prove that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Despite only practicing as a team for two weeks, LeRoux and his crew are confident in their abilities. With a size and strength advantage, as well as individual rowing skills, they believe they have a shot at victory. However, they will need to work on their coordination and teamwork to ensure they can row together effectively and achieve maximum speed.

United States rowing coach Josy Verdonkschot acknowledges the team’s strength but emphasizes the importance of technical skill and coordination in a quad boat. The team’s challenge will be to translate their power into speed and work together seamlessly to reach their full potential.

As LeRoux and his crew take to the water at Nathan Benderson Park, all eyes are on them as they strive to secure a spot in the World Rowing Final Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland. With their determination, talent, and hard work, Andrew LeRoux and his team are ready to make a splash in the rowing world and chase their Olympic dreams.