David
de Groot
2019 National Team Athlete
- ProgramMen's Open
- Club AffiliationBrock University Rowing Club
General Facts
- Date of BirthDecember 3, 1993
- HometownSt. Catharines, ON
Career Info
- Joined National Team2015
- Club AffiliationBrock University Rowing Club
- Current CoachPeter Somerwill
- First Rowed2007
- First CoachJohn Reynolds & Peter Scott
Fun Facts
What I love about rowing
I love pushing yourself physically and mentally against yourself and others and the many different personalities in rowing.
Favourite place to race
Lucerne, Switzerland
Inspirational quote
"I have failed over and over again, and that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan
Achievements
Year | Event | Class | Position |
---|---|---|---|
2019 | World Cup 2 | M2- | 13th |
2018 | World Cup 3 | M8+ | 6th |
World Championships | M8+ | 8th | |
World Cup 1 | M4- | 18th | |
2017 | World Championships | M4- | 8th |
World Cup 3 | M4- | 15th | |
2015 | World U23 Championships | BM4- | 3rd |