Sam Lynch facts for kids
Sam Lynch (born 29 November 1975) is a famous Irish rower. He comes from Limerick and is a member of St Michael's Rowing Club. Sam competed for Ireland in rowing at the 1996 and 2004 Olympic Games. He has also won several medals at the World Rowing Championships.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
Representing  Ireland |
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| World Rowing Championships | ||
| Gold | 2001 Lucerne | LM1x |
| Gold | 2002 Seville | LM1x |
| Silver | 2000 Zagreb | LM1x |
| Bronze | 2003 Milan | LM2x |
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Sam Lynch: An Irish Rowing Champion
Sam Lynch was born on November 29, 1975, in the city of Limerick, Ireland. From a young age, he showed great talent in rowing. He joined St Michael's Rowing Club, where he trained hard to become a top athlete.
Competing at the Olympics
Sam represented Ireland at the highest level of sport: the Olympic Games. He was part of the Irish rowing team twice. He competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and again in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Competing at the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.
Winning World Championship Medals
Sam Lynch also had great success at the World Rowing Championships. These championships bring together the best rowers from around the globe. Sam won several medals for Ireland:
- Two Gold Medals: He won gold in 2001 in Lucerne and again in 2002 in Seville. Both were in the LM1x event, which stands for Lightweight Men's Single Sculls. This means he was rowing by himself in a lightweight boat.
- One Silver Medal: In 2000, he won a silver medal in Zagreb, also in the LM1x event.
- One Bronze Medal: In 2003, he earned a bronze medal in Milan in the LM2x event. This is the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls, where two rowers work together in a lightweight boat.
Life Outside Rowing
Beyond his impressive rowing career, Sam Lynch is also a doctor. He has dedicated his life to helping people through medicine.
A Family of Rowers
Sam is married to Sinead Jennings, who is also a doctor and a talented rower. Sinead also competed at the Olympic Games, qualifying for the 2016 Olympics. Together, Sam and Sinead have four children, making them a truly athletic and inspiring family!
