Coming back to the Head of the Charles Regatta was like a homecoming for Paralympic coxswain Emelie Eldracher. The 2024 silver medalist, MIT grad (undergrad and grad degree), lifelong student and fashion lover is now earning her second masters degree across the pond but has stayed connected to the sport and was racing with her mixed Worlds team. She is combining her passions of science and data with para athletics to advance the sport and create more opportunities. Today we dive in to:

• why coming back to the Charles River feels like home to the Team USA and former MIT athlete
• coxing advice for the Head of the Charles course
• how she got involved with the para-rowing program in Canada in 2019
• path to rowing, and specifically coxing
• how she combines her passion for technology and data with para-athletics to support advancements and opportunity
• benefits of innovations in para sports for all athletes
• the differences between coxing for men, women, and mixed teams
• how her love for style and design developed
• the science behind workout apparel and its material
• HOCR weekend and Worlds reunion boat

Follow along with Emelie on social: @eeldracher

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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