Read Giuseppe's 2008 Starting Five Interview here.
1. How have you prepared differently for this quadrennial than previous cycles?
We are training hard and trying to get faster. Every time we hit the water, we are just trying to get a little better.
2. Did anything completely unexpected happen, or do you have any memorable or unusual stories from your previous Olympiad?
It was great to see how many people actually follow the Olympics and are interested in them.
3. Any/Most important advice for first time Olympians?
You can never be prepared enough. Have a plan for after the Games.
4. What was your state of mind like sitting in the starting block of your first Olympic race?
Breathe, relax. It's just like we do at practice.
5. What's different this time around/what will you do differently at this Olympics?
I am in the eight and not the four. I will be more prepared.
6. Do you feel older/better/wiser/stronger/other?
I feel better, wiser and stronger.
7. Does the phrase "the Olympics" ring differently the next time around?
All or nothing.
8. As far as regattas go, comparing the olympics to different races (Worlds, Lucerne), is it a better or different regatta, or just higher stakes?
An Olympic gold medal is the best thing a rower can get. You cant compare that to anything else.
Birthplace: La Punta, Peru
Hometown: Annandale, Va.
Current Residence: Orinda, Calif
Club Affiliation: USRowing Training Center - Chula Vista
Began Rowing: McLean High School, 1999
Date of Birth: 10/12/82
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 214
High School: McLean High School
Undergraduate Education: University of Washington, 2005
Current Coaches: Tim McLaren, Mike Teti
Years on National Team: Seven – 2006-12, Senior
International Results: Won the eight at the 2012 Final Olympic Qualification Regatta...Finished fourth in the four at the 2011 World Rowing Championships...Took bronze in the four at the 2011 Rowing World Cup stop in Lucerne...Reached the final of the Steward's Challenge Cup at the 2011 Henley Royal Regatta...Finished fifth in the four at the 2010 World Rowing Championships...Finished sixth in the four at the 2010 Rowing World Cup stop in Lucerne…Won silver in the four at the 2010 Rowing World Cup in Munich…Won the Stewards’ Challenge Cup at the 2010 Henley Royal Regatta…Won bronze in the four at the 2009 Rowing World Cup stop in Lucerne…Finished ninth in the four at the 2008 Olympic Games...Won bronze in the four at the 2008 Rowing World Cup stop in Lucerne...Finished eighth in the four at the 2007 World Rowing Championships...Won bronze in the eight at the 2006 World Rowing Championships...Won the Ladies Plate Challenge Cup at the 2003 Henley Royal Regatta...Finished third in the junior division at the 2001 C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championships.
National Results: Finished sixth in the pair at the 2010 National Selection Regatta #3...Finished ninth in the pair at the 2010 National Selection Regatta #2...Finished fourth in the pair at the 2010 National Selection Regatta #1...Won gold in the eight at the 2009 USRowing National Championships…Finished second in the pair at the 2009 National Selection Regatta #2…Finished fifth in the pair at the 2008 National Selection Regatta #2…Finished third in the pair at the 2007 National Selection Regatta #3…Finished fifth in the pair at the 2007 National Selection Regatta #2…Won gold in the eight and silver in the four at the 2007 USRowing National Championships...Finished second in the varsity eight at the 2004 IRA Championships...Won the varsity eight at the 2004 Pacific-10 Championships...Finished second in the varsity eight at the 2003 IRA Championships...Won the varsity eight at the 2003 Pacific-10 Championships...Won the freshman eight at the 2002 IRA Championships...Won the freshman eight at the 2002 Pacific-10 Championships.
Personal: Giuseppe was named the 2010 USRowing Male Athlete of the Year...He enjoys surfing, sailing and cooking…He was a member of the Pac-10 All-Conference Team in 2004 and 2005…He is a native of La Punta, Peru…Giuseppe lists his family and Jim Mitchell as the most influential people in his sports career because of their unlimited support of his pursuits.
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