About Matt Macdonald
Born 1999. Matt Macdonald is a New Zealand rower.
Matthew Macdonald (born 15 March 1999) is a New Zealand rower. He won a gold medal in the men's eight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Career Prior to the 2020 Olympic Games, he finished second in the men's coxless four at the 2017 Junior World Rowing Championships; third in the same boat class at the 2018 Under-23 World Rowing Championships; fifteenth in the same boat class at the 2018 World Rowing Championships; and 6th in the men's eight at the 2019 World Rowing Championships. He is from Auckland, New Zealand and began rowing at Auckland Grammar School. He has also represented Auckland Rowing Club and North Shore Rowing Club. He lives in Cambridge and is studying for a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation at Massey University.
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Who is Matt Macdonald?
New Zealand rower
When was Matt Macdonald born?
Matt Macdonald was born on 15 March 1999 in Auckland.
What is Matt Macdonald's occupation?
Matt Macdonald is a rower.
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Matt Macdonald is New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Macdonald. https://biography.guide/matt-macdonald/
MLA: "Matt Macdonald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-macdonald/.
Chicago: "Matt Macdonald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-macdonald/.
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