Sonia Waddell

New Zealand Olympian: 858

Biography

Sonia is the only member of the rowing team who has attended an Olympic Games, being a member of the team in Sydney where she finished 6th in the single sculls. Married to Sydney gold medalist Rob Waddell, Sonia is the daughter of former All Black Alistair Scown. She is a member of the Cambridge club and represented New Zealand in the 400m hurdles at the 1990 World Junior Athletic Championships.
athlete

Fast facts

Sport
Rowing
Born
1973

Olympic Summer GamesAthens 2004

Rowing(Single Scull - Women)

  • Performance: 7:31.66
  • Result: 5th
  • Placed: 5 of 24

Olympic Summer GamesSydney 2000

Rowing(Single Scull - Women)

  • Placed: 6 of 19