Matthew Schnobrich
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minn.
Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.
Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
High School: St. Thomas Academy (Minn.)
Undergraduate Education: St. John's University, Biology and Spanish, 2001
Graduate Education: University of Minnesota, Environmental Engineering
Occupation: Engineer
Employer: ARCADIS G&M, Inc.
Began Rowing: St. John's University, 1997
Club Affiliation: Minnesota Rowing Foundation, Penn AC
Training Location: Princeton, N.J
Current Coaches: Mike Teti, Matt Imes Matt Madigan
Years on National Team: Three - 2005-07, Senior
Event (s): Sweep
Facts of Interest:
Matt enjoys cooking and eating. He began rowing in college at St. John's University, although a more profound interest in the sport was fostered while training at the Minneapolis Rowing Club. He lists Mark Westlake, his high school skiing coach, as the most influential person in his sporting career.
International Results:
2008, Olympic Games, Men's Eight, 3rd
2007, FISA World Championships, Men's Four, 8th
2006, E.ON Hanse Cup, Men's Eight, 1st
2006, FISA World Championships, Men's Four, 4th
2005, FISA World Championships, Men's Pair, 13th
National Results:
2007, National Selection Regatta #3, Men's Pair, 1st
2007, National Selection Regatta #2, Men's Pair, 2nd
2006, Fall Speed Order, Men's Pair, 1st
2006, Head of the Charles Regatta, Championship Eight, 1st
2005, U.S. National Team Trials, Men's Pair, 1st
2005, U.S. National Selection Regatta #2, Men's Pair, 2nd