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Eimear Lambe
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Lambe in 2022
Personal information
Nationality Irish
Born (1997-08-11) 11 August 1997 (age 28)
Cabra, Ireland
Sport
Sport Rowing
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  Ireland
Olympic Games
Bronze 2020 Tokyo Coxless four
European Championships
Silver 2021 Varese Coxless four
Silver 2022 Munich Coxless four
Bronze 2020 Poznan Coxless four

Eimear Lambe, born on August 11, 1997, is a talented Irish rower. She is known for her amazing achievements in the sport of rowing. Eimear has represented Ireland in major competitions, including the Olympic Games.

She became famous for winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. This big event actually took place in 2021. Eimear was part of the women's coxless four team. This means four rowers worked together in a boat without a coxswain (the person who steers and directs the crew).

Who is Eimear Lambe?

Eimear Lambe is an athlete from Ireland. She was born in Cabra, a place in Dublin. From a young age, she showed great skill in rowing. Rowing is a sport where athletes use oars to move a boat through water. It takes a lot of strength, teamwork, and practice.

Eimear's Olympic Success

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Eimear and her teammates made history. They competed in the women's coxless four event. Their hard work paid off when they won a bronze medal. This was a huge moment for Irish rowing. After their Olympic success, Eimear and her team were honored. They were named the Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman for July 2021.

European Championship Medals

Besides the Olympics, Eimear has also done very well in European competitions. She has won several medals at the European Rowing Championships. In 2020, she earned a bronze medal in Poznan. She then won silver medals in both 2021 (Varese) and 2022 (Munich). These medals show her consistent performance at a high level.

Eimear's Education

Eimear Lambe is not just a great athlete; she is also a dedicated student. She received a special scholarship from University College Dublin (UCD). This scholarship, called the Ad Astra Elite Athlete Scholarship, helps top athletes balance their sports and studies.

She studied at UCD and earned a Bachelor of Commerce - International degree in 2019. This shows that she is committed to her education as well as her sport. In 2022, she was also given the UCD Alumni Award in Law. This award recognizes her achievements after graduating.

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