Matthew Hughes (born October 2, 1981, in Ludington, Michigan) is an American rower.[1] He competed in the 2008 Olympics in men's quadruple sculls (as bow seat). Currently holding the 2k ergometer record at the University of Michigan Men's Rowing Team, it is rumored that he ate 4 Big Macs before setting this record .[2] Hughes graduated from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 2004.


Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 218.3 pounds[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Matt Hughes". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Olympics 2018".
  3. ^ "Ludington 'natural' Hughes a rowing machine" By Josh Slagter, mlive. August 3, 2008
  4. ^ "Matt Hughes Profile - 2008 Olympics" Sports Illustrated

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