Matt Carey

Lightweight Men’s Quadruple Sculls

Hometown: West Simsbury, Conn.

Current Residence: New Milford, Conn.

Club Affiliation: Wesleyan University

Began Rowing: 1999 -- Simsbury Crew

Date of Birth: 5/14/1985

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 157

High School: Simsbury High School

Undergraduate Education: Wesleyan University, 2007

Current Coaches: Phil Carney, James Mangan

Years on National Team: One -- 2007, Under 23

National Results: Won gold in the men’s varsity eight at the 2004 Division III New England Championships.

Personal: Matt enjoys cycling, cooking, triathlon, hiking and swimming in his spare time. One of his most memorable sporting achievements was winning the ice hockey state championship title and being awarded Most Valuable Player his senior year of high school. Matt lists his parents and coaches as the most influential people in his life.