About Sophie Souwer
Born 1987. Sophie Souwer is a Dutch and Italian rower.
Anna Sarah "Sophie" Souwer (born 29 June 1987) is a Dutch rower who won three silver medals at the European championships in 2013–2016. She placed sixth in the eight at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Souwer and her brothers were raised by relatives as her mother died and her father was unable to look after them. Her nickname Sophie comes from the novel Sophie's Choice. She studied nursing at Hanze University of Applied Sciences and has a bachelor's degree in obstetrics from University of Midwifery Amsterdam Groningen.
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Who is Sophie Souwer?
Dutch rower
When was Sophie Souwer born?
Sophie Souwer was born on 29 June 1987 in Westervoort.
What is Sophie Souwer's occupation?
Sophie Souwer is a rower.
What nationality is Sophie Souwer?
Sophie Souwer is Dutch and Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sophie Souwer. https://biography.guide/sophie-souwer/
MLA: "Sophie Souwer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sophie-souwer/.
Chicago: "Sophie Souwer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sophie-souwer/.
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