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9th Seat is the brainchild of Mary Whipple, Olympic gold medalist coxswain of the US women’s eight. Here you’ll find informative blog posts, tips and tricks, and opportunities to learn from the best!

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Coxing in Munich to Bled

We left Princeton 13 days ago but it seems longer. Maybe because we’ve done so much and by so much I mean rowing. This time of year is when all the months of training pay off and when boat speed starts to show.

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Goodbye Princeton, Hello New Zealand! - 10/20/10

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This last two weeks have been filled with receptions, pieces and now packing! After the Meet and Greet at Mercer Lake we had the opportunity to attend two more receptions. The first was given by the National Rowing Foundation in New York at the New York Yacht Club.  What made that night special was to see all the alums there…

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Katy- Wow!!!! You be one very busy girl person!

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Where has The 9th Seat been? - 08/19/09

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Since my last post I, The 9th Seat, have been busy.  I started grad school at the University of Washington and am on my way in completing a masters degree in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership.  Which is basically a mouth-full for sports administration for college sports.  This is the main reason for taking the summer off from the National Team since…

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