Jesse Johnson

Men’s Eight

Hometown: Mercer Island, Wash.

Current Residence: Mercer Island, Wash.

Club Affiliation: Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

Began Rowing: 2002 -- Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

Date of Birth: 1/30/1987

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 205

High School: Mercer Island High School

Undergraduate Education: University of Washington

Current Coaches: Mike Callahan, Bob Ernst

Years on National Team: Three -- 2004-05, Junior; 2006, Under 23

International Results: Finished fifth in the men's eight at the 2006 FISA Under 23 World Championships...Won a gold medal in the men’s eight at the 2005 FISA Junior World Championships...Placed fifth in the men’s eight at the 2004 FISA Junior World Championships.

National Results: Won a gold medal in the men’s varsity eight at the 2007 IRA National Championships...Won the men’s varsity eight at the 2007 PAC-10 Conference Championships...Won a gold medal in the freshman eight at the 2006 IRA National Championships...Took silver in the freshman eight at the 2006 PAC-10 Conference Championships...Won gold in the junior men’s four at the 2004 USRowing National Championships...Placed fourth in the junior men’s eight at the 2004 USRowing National Championships.

Personal: Jesse is an Eagle Scout who began rowing as a cross-training sport for wrestling. He also enjoys hiking, camping, and cycling, and he lists Lance Armstrong as his hero.