Mary "Molly" Reckford is a professional American rower, who competed in the women's lightweight double sculls at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She attended The Hudson School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and later Dartmouth College.
At Dartmouth College, Molly Reckford was a dedicated rower. She was in the two-seat of the varsity 4A boat that won the Petite Final and placed fourth overall. Molly was bow in the varsity 4B boat, which placed second in the Petite Final. She was named a CRCA Scholar-Athlete. She graduated as a senior in the 2014-15 academic year.
Molly Reckford Nationality
Molly Reckford is an American citizen. She is a professional rower and has competed at the international level for the United States. Molly Reckford's parents are Sam and Rebecca Reckford. Sam Reckford is the CFO at The Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Sam has an extensive background in finance and has been actively involved in various leadership roles at Christ Church in Short Hills, while Sue has supported the community in various capacities alongside Sam.
Molly Reckford Hometown
Molly Reckford was born and brought up in Short Hills, New Jersey, USA. She attended Dartmouth College, where she was a member of the rowing team. Molly shared that she chose Dartmouth because of its size and the travel opportunities. Molly started rowing in the summer before 8th grade, inspired by her father and sister's involvement in the sport of rowing. Despite not making the competitive rowing team in high school initially, she continued with rowing and almost switched to pole vaulting during her sophomore year of high school.
She earned a spot on Dartmouth’s open-weight rowing team as a walk-on. Outside of rowing, Molly was involved in campus activities as an undergraduate adviser and was a member of a sorority at Dartmouth. She expressed interest in continuing her education, potentially in law school or psychology, and was also interested in taking time off to travel and volunteer, possibly with the Peace Corps or a similar organization.
Molly Reckford nationality FAQs
Molly Reckford is 31 years old.
Molly Reckford attended Phillips Exeter Academy.
Molly Reckford competes in rowing.
At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Molly Reckford competed in the women's lightweight double sculls event.
Molly Reckford won a silver medal in lightweight double sculls at the 2022 World Championships.
