Hall of Fame
1. Vyacheslav Ivanov
Born: July 30, 1938
Nationality: Russian
Olympic achievements:
Three straight gold medals in men's single sculls from 1956 (Melbourne Games) to 1964 (Tokyo)
In the semifinals of the 500m men's skulls at Tokyo 1964, Ivanov briefly lost consciousness during the race but woke in time to clinch first place.
2. Pertti Karppinen
Born: February 17, 1953
Nationality: Finnish
Olympic achievements:
Three straight gold medals in men's single sculls from 1976 (Montreal Games) to 1984 (Los Angeles)
He finished 7th in the event at Seoul 1988 and 10th at Barcelona 1992.
Karppinen is one of only two rowers to win the Olympic single sculls three times.
3. Stephen Redgrave
Born: March 23, 1962
Nationality: English
Olympic achievements:
Gold, coxless four, Sydney 2000
Three straight gold medals in coxless pair from 1988 (Seoul Games) to 1996 (Atlanta)
Bronze, coxed pair, Seoul 1988
Gold, coxed four, Los Angeles 1984
Redgrave was the flag bearer for Team GB at both the Barcelona and Atlanta Games
4. Elisabeta Lipa
Born: October 25, 1964
Nationality: Romanian
Olympic achievements: Three straight gold medals in women's eight from 1996 (Atlanta Games) to 2004 (Athens)
Gold in single sculls and silver in double sculls at Barcelona 1992
Silver in double sculls and bronze in quadruple sculls at Seoul 1988
Gold in double sculls at Los Angeles 1984
Lipa is the most decorated rower in the history of the Olympics. She holds the record for the most years (20) between gold medals.
