Erik Miller

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Erik Miller
Personal information
Born (1974-03-06) March 6, 1974 (age 48)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Zagreb Lwt eight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2001 Lucerne Lwt eight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Seville Lwt eight

Erik Miller (born March 6, 1974) is an American lightweight rower. He won a gold medal at the 2000 World Rowing Championships in Zagreb with the lightweight men's eight. [1]

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References

  1. "Erik Miller". International Rowing Federation . Retrieved December 1, 2017.