| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | William Bender |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | (2001-06-09)9 June 2001 (age 24)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Rowing |
Event | Coxless pair |
Medal record | |
William Bender (born 9 June 2001) is an American rower. He competed at the2024 Paris Olympics.
FromNorwich, Vermont, he attendedHanover High School andDartmouth College. He won bronze at the 2021 IRA National Championships and all-American honours at Dartmouth. He competed internationally for the United States at under-23 level.[2][3]
Bender placed fifth at the2023 World Rowing Championships in Serbia in the men'scoxless pair with Evan Olson.[4]
He won the men's pairs at the 2023 US Rowing Senior National Team Trials alongsideOliver Bub.[5]
He competed at the2024 Summer Olympics alongside Bub in the men's pairs, where they reached the semi final.[6]
