THE ROW TO PARIS
Five Stanford Rowing alumni have earned the opportunity to compete on the world's leading stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Azja Czajkowski '23, Emily Delleman '20, Esther Briz Zamorano ‘22, Célia Dupré, and Peter Chatain ‘22 represent the largest contingent of Stanford rowers in Olympic history, with records dating back to the 1976 games.
Azja Czajkowski ‘23 will compete for Team USA in the Women’s Pair (2-). During her time at Stanford, she led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in the varsity eight boat and earned multiple accolades, including U.S. Rowing Co-Athlete of the Year and CRCA Athlete of the Year in 2023. Her Olympic journey began with a strong performance at the 2023 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, where she was named a spare for the US National Team. After rigorous training and impressive results at the Fall and Winter Speed Orders, Czajkowski secured her spot at the 2024 USA Olympic Trials, ultimately winning her race by seven seconds with partner Jessica Thoennes.
Emily Delleman '20 will race in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls (4x) for Team USA. A two-time All-American at Stanford, Delleman made the U.S. senior national team in 2022 and competed in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls at the 2022 World Championships. Despite not qualifying at the 2023 World Championships, Delleman’s boat secured its spot for Paris by winning the Final Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland, in May 2024. Her determination and perseverance paid off, earning her a place on the Olympic team.
Esther Briz Zamorano ‘22, has been a part of Team Spain since 2016 and will compete in the Women’s Pair (2-) at the Paris Games. A two-time All-American, Zamorano has achieved significant success with her partner Aina Cid, including first-place finishes at the 2023 World Rowing Cup I and top finishes at various European competitions. The pair secured their ticket to Paris with an eighth-place finish at the 2023 World Rowing Championships.
Célia Dupré, will represent Switzerland in the Women’s Quadruple Sculls (4x). Dupré, the 2023 Pac-12 Newcomer of the Year, took a break from Stanford to focus on her Olympic aspirations. She played a crucial role in Switzerland's fourth-place finish at the 2023 World Championships, which qualified the boat for the Paris Olympics. Dupré’s outstanding performance throughout the 2024 season earned her a spot in the Swiss Olympic boat.
Peter Chatain ‘22, a Stanford graduate student and rowing alum, will compete in the Men’s Eight (8+) for Team USA. Chatain and his team secured their Olympic berth by winning the World Rowing Final Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland. Chatain, an IRCA first-team All-American and two-time All-Pac-12 first-team selection, is ready to make his mark on the Olympic stage.
The Rowing Association is incredibly proud of these athletes and their dedication to our sport. We look forward to following their progress at the Paris 2024 Olympics from July 27 through August 3. The Women’s Quadruple Sculls Heats begin on July 27, with the Women’s Pair Heats on July 28, and medal races scheduled for July 31 and August 2.
