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On Saturday, the United States women's eight rowing team claimed a gold medal, and they were aided by former Michigan State Spartans rower Emily Regan.
A 2010 MSU graduate and 2010 Big Ten Rower of the Year, Regan is the first former Spartans rower to win an Olympic gold medal.
Our Spartan pride is overflowing - congrats @EmilyRegan! Continuing a dynasty while forging a path for MSU Rowers. pic.twitter.com/6Y7QQPn8J8
— MSURowing (@MSURowing) August 13, 2016
Here's the video recap of our watch party this morning, Cheering on @EmilyRegan1 to gold! https://t.co/NQGJw6RkAl
— MSURowing (@MSURowing) August 13, 2016
If you want to watch a replay of the race, go here and skip ahead to the 1:38 mark. Even Spartans football head coach Mark Dantonio is pumped up seeing Regan take home the gold.
Spartan #Gold in RIo! Congratulations to former Spartan Rower @EmilyRegan1 and her coach for @MSURowing Matt Weise! pic.twitter.com/bQvbB9xrpr
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) August 13, 2016
Congratulations to Regan on this amazing accomplishment.