Matthew Smith (rower)

Matthew Smith (born December 20, 1977) is a retired American competitor in lightweight rowing. He won a silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games and placed ninth at the 2004 Olympics in the coxless fours.[1] Previously he won a bronze medal in the eights at the 2002 World Championships.[2]

Matthew Smith

Smith at the 2007 Pan American Games
Personal information
Born	(1977-12-20) December 20, 1977 Woodbridge, Virginia, U. S.[1]
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	71 kg (157 lb)
Sport
Sport	Lightweight rowing
Club	U.S. Army
Medal record Representing the  United States Pan American Games 2007 Rio de Janeiro LM4- World Rowing Championships 2002 Seville LM8+

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2000 Smith joined the U.S. Army, eventually reaching the rank of Captain and earning the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal. While serving in the army he continued rowing and graduated from the United States Army Airborne School and Ranger School.[3] In 2022 Matt was inducted into the University of Wisconsin-Madison Army ROTC Hall of Fame.[4]

Smith started training rowers back in 2002 when he was still associated with the University of Wisconsin. In 2012–2013 he became assistant coach for the national under-23 team, and in 2014 was promoted to head coach.[3]

Smith is married to Hilary Gehman, who is also a rowing coach; they have two sons, Luke and Carson.[3]