Samuel Ojserkis
American rower
Samuel Ojserkis (born March 24, 1990) is an American rower. He competed in the men's eight event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Biography
Samuel Ojserkis was born in the Pomona section of Galloway Township, New Jersey, he grew up in Linwood, New Jersey and graduated from Mainland Regional High School. He earned a degree in geography from the University of Washington in 2012 and a degree in management in 2013 from the University of Cambridge. At the University of Washington, Ojserkis’ crews won 3 National Championships. He was a JV 8+ National Champion in 2010 and won the Varsity 8+ National Championship in 2011 & 2012. At the 2012 National Championship Regatta the UW Varsity 8 set the American Collegiate record of 5 minutes, 21.482. Ojserkis was named to the 2012 1st Team All Pac-12 rowing team his senior year.
Off the water, Ojserkis was awarded for academics. He was named 2012 Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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