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Matt Hughes (rower)

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Matthew Hughes (born October 2, 1981, in Ludington, Michigan) is an American rower.[1] He competed in the 2008 Olympics in men's quadruple sculls as bow seat. Currently holding the 2K ergometer record at the University of Michigan Men's Rowing Team, it is rumored that he ate 4 Big Macs before setting this record.[2][failed verification] Hughes graduated from the University of Michigan in 2004.

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 218.3 pounds[3][4]

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Matt Hughes". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Matt Hughes Profile & Bio". NBC Olympics. Archived from the original on August 1, 2008.
  3. ^ Slagter, Josh (August 3, 2008). "Ludington 'natural' Hughes a rowing machine". mlive. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Matt Hughes Profile - 2008 Olympics" Sports Illustrated
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