On Saturday, October 22, the National Rowing Foundation announced the names of the Class of 2012, scheduled for induction into the National Rowing Hall of Fame on March 10, 2012, at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn.
The Class of 2012 includes 19 of the United States' most accomplished rowers. Selected for their achievements in the sport of rowing, the categories for induction are based on individual accomplishments or results in a specific boat.
The following athletes will be honored for their individual accomplishments: Jennifer Dore Terhaar, Jeff Klepacki, Robert Kaehler, and twins Mary McCagg and Elizabeth McCagg Hills.
The selected boats are being honored for their results: the 1972 Olympic men's eight and coach (Michael Livingston, Cleve Livingston, William Hobbs, Gene Clapp, Timothy Mickelson, Peter Raymond, Fritz Hobbs, Lawrence Terry, Paul Hoffman and Coach Harry Parker), the 1992 Olympic women's pair (Anna Seaton and Stephanie Maxwell-Pierson) and the 2000 Olympic men's pair (Ted Murphy and Sebastian Bea).
About the National Rowing Foundation
The National Rowing Foundation’s mission is to support athletes who pursue excellence in the sport of rowing with the primary goal of promoting the United States' participation in international rowing competitions, provide for the preservation of rowing history, and manage the Rowing Hall of Fame.
For additional information, contact Mara Keggi Ford (203) 525-6566 or Gillian Perry (860) 535-0634, National Rowing Foundation; Email [email protected].