Evers-Swindell, Caroline (1978–)
Evers-Swindell, Caroline (1978–)
New Zealand rower. Born Oct 10, 1978, in Hastings, New Zealand; twin sister of Georgina Evers-Swindell (rower); attended University of Waikato.
At World championships, won gold medals for double sculls (2002, 2003); won a gold medal for double sculls at Athens Olympics (2004). With sister, received Halberg Award (2001) and Lonsdale Cup (2003).
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