Laryssa Biesenthal

Laryssa Biesenthal
Personal information
Born (1971-06-22) June 22, 1971 (age 53)
Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
SpouseIain Brambell
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  Canada
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Quadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney Eight
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1995 Tampere Quadruple sculls
Silver medal – second place 1997 Aiguebelette-le-lac Eight
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Cologne Eight
Bronze medal – third place 1999 St. Catharines Eight
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg Double sculls

Laryssa Biesenthal (born June 22, 1971)[1] is a Canadian former representative rower.[2] She is a dual Olympic medallist and represented Canada in sweep-oared and sculling boats at four World Rowing Championships, medalling on each occasion. She is married to Olympic rower Iain Brambell.[3]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Laryssa Biesenthal". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Laryssa Biesenthal at World Rowing
  3. ^ "2008 Lightweight Men". Archived from the original on August 17, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2024.