T.J. Laher

Junior Men’s Eight

Birthdate: 9/15/1989  

Height: 6’6”  

Weight: 190

Birthplace: Berkeley, Calif.

Hometown: Orinda, Calif.

Residence: Orinda, Calif.

High School: Miramonte High School

Began Rowing: 2004, Oakland Strokes

Club Affiliation: Oakland Strokes

Training Location: Oakland, Calif.

Current Coach: Dana Hooper

Years on National Team: One -- 2007, Junior

International Results: Won gold in the men’s eight and men’s four with coxswain at the 2005 CanAmMex Regatta.

National Results: Won the men’s intermediate eight and finished second in the men’s senior eight at the 2007 USRowing Club National Championships...Won gold in the junior men’s four with coxswain at the 2005 USRowing National Championships...Won gold in the men’s four with coxswain at the 2005 USRowing National Youth Invitational.

Facts of Interest: T.J. enjoys fly-fishing, traveling and food...He lists winning nationals with his brother during his novice year in 2005 as his most memorable sporting achievement...T.J. lists his brother as the most influential person in his sporting career.