Rowing Stars and Key Storylines to Watch at the Paris Olympic Games

The upcoming Paris Olympic Games will feature remarkable athletes in rowing, including the United States’ Meghan Musnicki, and Ireland's Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy. The Games will also highlight storylines such as the U.S. potentially becoming the nation with the most rowing gold medals, and the final appearance of lightweight double sculls in the program.

Attention is turning to the rowing competitions at the Paris Olympic Games, with several standout athletes and intriguing storylines to follow.

Among the athletes, Meghan Musnicki of the United States is noteworthy. The 41-year-old, two-time gold medalist is set to become the oldest American woman to row at the Olympics, competing in her fourth Games.

Another highlight is the Irish duo Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy, defending champions in lightweight double sculls. They have a history of making headlines, including a memorable interview after their 2016 Rio Games success.

The Paris Games mark a significant milestone as the last appearance of lightweight double sculls before it's replaced by beach sprint rowing in Los Angeles 2028. The stage for these events is the purpose-built Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, emphasizing the games' commitment to state-of-the-art facilities and gender equality, with an equal number of events for men and women.