Adrienne Elizabeth Martelli[1] (born December 3, 1987)[2] is an American female crew rower from University Place, Washington. She took an Olympic bronze medal in 2012 and a gold medal in the 2015 World Championships.

Adrienne Martelli
Martelli in 2015 at Aiguebelette
Personal information
Full nameAdrienne Elisabeth Martelli
BornDecember 3, 1987 (1987-12-03) (age 37)
Glendale, California, U.S.
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Quadruple sculls
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Aiguebelette W4−
Silver medal – second place 2014 Amsterdam W4−
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Karapiro W4-

Early life

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Born in Glendale, California,[1] Martelli graduated from Curtis Senior High School in University Place, Washington,[3] and the University of Washington.[4][5]

Rowing career

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Martelli won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the quadruple sculls event.[6]

In 2015 Martelli, Kristine O'Brien, Grace Latz and Grace Luczak took the gold medal at the 2015 – World Championships.[7]

Coaching career

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Martelli became an assistant rowing coach for Northeastern Huskies in 2016,[8] and the California Golden Bears in 2020.[9] She was then hired as the head rowing coach for the Clemson Tigers in 2024.[10]

Personal life

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She is married to her husband Joe Mallen.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Adrienne Martelli". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 15, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "Adrienne Martelli". London2012.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  3. ^ Champaco, Brent (July 30, 2012). "MARTELLIWATCH: UP's Adrienne Martelli, Americans Into The Finals Of The Women's Quadruple Sculls". University Place Patch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  4. ^ "Adrienne Martelli Profile – University of Washington Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on December 9, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
  5. ^ "Curtis grad Adrienne Martellis to row for medal". The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.). July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 1, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "UW's Martelli and Kalmoe help U.S. take Olympic bronze in women's quad sculls". Seattle Times. August 1, 2012.
  7. ^ "Luczak of US wins 3rd career gold at rowing worlds". SI.com. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  8. ^ "Adrienne Martelli - Women's Rowing Coach". Northeastern University Athletics.
  9. ^ "Adrienne Martelli Promoted To Associate Head Coach". California Golden Bears Athletics.
  10. ^ a b "Clemson Names Adrienne Martelli 6th Rowing Head Coach". Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site. June 21, 2024.
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