Paul Griffin (rower) facts for kids
Paul Griffin is an amazing Irish athlete, born on September 1, 1979, in Tralee. He is best known as a rower who competed in the Olympics. Paul showed incredible skill and dedication in his sport, representing his country on the world stage.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
Representing  Ireland |
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| World Rowing Championships | ||
| Silver | 2005 Gifu | LM4- |
| Bronze | 2006 Eton | LM4- |
Paul Griffin's Rowing Career
Paul Griffin is a talented rower from Ireland. He competed in a special type of boat called a "lightweight coxless four." This means there are four rowers in the boat, and they are all lighter than a certain weight. "Coxless" means there's no coxswain (the person who steers and tells the rowers what to do). The rowers steer the boat themselves!
Olympic Achievements
Paul represented Ireland at two different Olympic Games. At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, he and his team finished in 6th place in the men's lightweight coxless four event. This was a fantastic achievement, showing they were among the best in the world.
Four years later, Paul competed again at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. His team finished 10th in the same event. Competing in two Olympics is a huge accomplishment for any athlete!
A Multi-Sport Athlete
Paul Griffin wasn't just great at rowing. He also showed his talent in winter sports! He even qualified for the 15-kilometer Cross-country Skiing event at the 2010 Winter Olympics. This shows how versatile and athletic Paul is, being able to compete at a high level in very different sports.
