Matthew Hughes
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Birthplace: Ludington, Mich.
Hometown: Ludington, Mich.
Residence: Princeton, N.J.
High School: Ludington High School
Undergraduate Education: University of Michigan, 2004
Occupation: Financial Analyst
Employer: Karr Barth Private Client Group
Began Rowing: University of Michigan, 2000
Club Affiliation: USRowing Training Center
Training Location: Princeton, N.J.
Current Coaches: Kris Korzeniowski, Matt Madigan
Years on National Team: Three - 2005-07, Senior
Event (s): Sweep/Sculls
Facts of Interest:
Matt chose rowing because he wanted to try a new sport...He broke Michigan's school record for 4k on the ergometer during his first piece...Matt lists his parents as the most influential people in his sports career because of their unwavering support of his pursuits...He would like to pursue a career in financial management during his rowing career and then sail around the world after rowing.
International Results:
2007, FISA World Championships, Men's Double Sculls, 9th
2007, FISA World Cup - Lucerne, Men's Double Sculls, 7th
2007, FISA World Cup - Amsterdam, Men's Double Sculls, 8th
2006, FISA World Championships, Men's Quadruple Sculls, 8th
2006, FISA World Cup - Lucerne, Men's Quadruple Sculls, 3rd
2005, FISA World Championships, Men's Four with Coxswain, 2nd
2005, FISA Team Cup, Men's Single Sculls, 5th
2005, FISA Team Cup, Men's Double Sculls, 5th
National Results:
2008, National Selection Regatta #2, Men's Double Sculls, 1st
2005, U.S. National Team Trials, Men's Four with Coxswain, 1st