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Kerry Simmonds

Kerry Simmonds 

Women's Eight 

Hometown: San Diego, Calif. 
Current Residence: Seattle, Wash. 
Began Rowing: 2007 – University of Washington 
Date of Birth: 4/3/1989 
Height: 6'0” 
Weight: 185 
High School: Torrey Pines High School 
Undergraduate Education: University of Washington, Biology, 2011 
Club Affiliation: University of Washington, Biology, 2011 
Training Location: Seattle, Wash. 
Current Coaches: Bob Ernst, Colin Sykes 
Years on National Team: One – 2010, Under 23 

International Results: Won gold in the eight at the 2010 World Rowing Under 23 Championships. 

Personal: Kerry enjoys basketball, making/editing home videos and finding new music…She started rowing to try something new and as a way to stay fit…Kerry lists her parents as the most influential people in her sporting career.