Brett Newlin
Height: 6-9
Weight: 225
Birthplace: Mission Viejo, Calif.
Hometown: Riverton, Wyo.
Residence: Princeton, N.J.
High School: Riverton High School
Undergraduate Education: University of Washington, Computer Engineering, 2005
Occupation: Firmware Programmer
Employer: TLB Engineering (self-employed)
Began Rowing: Michigan State University, 2000
Club Affiliation: USRowing Training Center
Training Location: West Windsor, N.J.
Current Coaches: Mike Teti Matt Madigan
Years on National Team: Three - 2005-07, Senior
Event (s): Sweep
Facts of Interest
Brett was named USRowing's Male Athlete of the Year in 2006. He enjoys movies, brewing beer and rockin' some karaoke. Brett's favorite movies include "Tommy Boy," "Office Space," "The Princess Bride" and Bill Murray comedies. He enjoys classic rock and lists Journey as his favorite band. Brett said his favorite song to perform karaoke to is "Baby Got Back" by Sir-Mix-a-lot. He lists placing fourth in the men's four at the 2006 World Championships as his most memorable sporting achievement. Brett lists his parents as the most influential people in his sporting career. He began rowing after receiving a flyer in his dorm mailbox during his freshman year at Michigan State University. He can sleep through anything but the sound of his alarm clock. Brett swam and ran cross-country in high school. Brett runs his own business, TLB Engineering, where he does contract work programming microcontrollers.
International Results:
2007, FISA World Championships Men's Eight, 4th
2006, FISA World Championships Men's Four, 4th
2005, FISA World Championships Men's Four, with Coxswain, 2nd
2003, Henley Royal Regatta, Ladies' Plate Challenge Cup, 1st
National Results:
2007, U.S. National Championships, Men's Four with Coxswain, 1st
2007, U.S. National Championships, Men's Eight, 2nd
2006, National Selection Regatta #3, Men's Pair, 1st
2006, National Selection Regatta #2, Men's Pair, 1st