Oliver Bub Explained

Oliver Bub (born 16 April 1998) is an American rower. He competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Early life

Bub is originally from Westport, Connecticut. He has a rowing family and both of his parents rowed at Boston University. He attended Dartmouth College.^[2]

Career

Alongside Billy Bender, he won the men's pair at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic team trials in Sarasota, Florida.^[3]

They competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's pairs, where they reached the semi final.^[4]

Personal life

His father Stefan Bub is originally from Germany and met his mother Mary-Beth at Boston University in New England.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oliver Bub. Eurosport. 29 July 2024.
2. Web site: Meet New England's athletes heading to this year's Olympics. nbcboston. 29 July 2024. Jessica. Castellano. 22 July 2024.
3. Web site: 'A gamble that paid off': Three Dartmouth rowers secure spots in the Olympics. thedartmouth. 29 July 2024. 12 April 2024.
4. Web site: Westport's Oliver Bub advances to men's pair semifinals at Paris Olympics. nbcconneticut. 29 July 2024. 29 July 2024.
5. Web site: Connecticut rower Oliver Bub has gone from breakfast with champions to the Paris Olympics. 23 July 2024. Dave. Stewart. ctinsider. 28 July 2024.
6. Web site: What is Oliver Bub's Nationality? . 28 July 2024. SportsKeeda. 29 July 2024.