Born on June 19, 1996, James Jacob Plihal has become a prominent figure in American rowing. He secured a gold medal in the mixed eight competition and a silver medal in the men's single sculls at the 2023 Pan American Games.
Plihal’s journey began on Vashon Island, Washington. He graduated from Vashon Island High School in 2014 and pursued higher education at Northeastern University, graduating in 2018 with a degree in architectural studies. He achieved second place in the varsity eight at the Eastern Sprints in 2015. Plihal earned himself nominations to the IRA All-American team three times. He was named team captain in 2016.
Jacob Plihal finished 14th in the quad sculls at the 2017 World Rowing U23 Championships, and 18th at the same event the following year. He finished ninth in the double sculls at the World Rowing Cup II in 2022.
Plihal won the gold medal in the mixed eight competition and silver in the men's single sculls at the 2023 Pan American Games. His notable performances include his races against Penn, Boston University, Brown, Harvard, and Wisconsin, where he frequently secured top positions and contributed to his team's successes.
Jacob Plihal’s Nationality
Jacob Plihal is an American citizen who was born on June 19, 1996. He achieved a gold medal in the mixed eight competition at the 2023 Pan American Games. Plihal is a Vashon Island High School alumnus from 2014. He pursued architectural studies at Northeastern University and graduated in 2018.
Jacob Plihal’s Hometown
Jacob Plihal’s hometown is in Vashon Island, Washington, United States.
He attended Northeastern University, securing second place in the varsity eight at the Eastern Sprints in 2015, and was a three-time IRA All-American serving as team captain in 2016. Plihal finished 14th in quad sculls (2017) and 18th (2018) at the World Rowing U23 Championships. He was fourth in the double sculls at the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials and achieved ninth place in the double sculls at the World Rowing Cup II in 2022. Plihal won gold in the mixed eight and silver in men's single sculls at the 2023 Pan American Games.
Jacob Plihal’s Residence
Jacob Plihal is currently residing and training in Craftsbury, Vermont, United States.
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