Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss Donate Record $6.5 Million to USRowing to Support U.S. National Team Through LA 2028

Gemini.com to Become Naming Partner of U.S. National Team; West Windsor, N.J. Training Center Expansion to be Named in Winklevoss Brothers' Honor 

West Windsor, N.J.-October 9, 2025 — USRowing today announced the largest philanthropic contribution in the organization’s history: a $6.5 million gift from Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to support the U.S. National Team through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

In recognition of this historic donation, USRowing will rename its senior, para, and beach sprint teams the "Gemini.com U.S. National Team", reflecting the commitment of the Winklevoss brothers to the future of American rowing. In addition, The Caspersen Boat House — USRowing’s National Team Training Center in West Windsor, N.J. — will be expanded and the new facility will be named the "Winklevoss Training Center." 

“Rowing has taught us some of the most valuable life lessons, so we’re passionate about increasing access to the sport and cementing its future in the United States. With this donation we’re supporting the U.S. National Team’s success ahead of one of its highest visibility moments — the 2028 Olympic Games,” said Cameron Winklevoss. 

Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, Co-Founders of Gemini and Winklevoss Capital, and trustees on the USRowing Foundation, rowed for the U.S. National Team for nearly a decade. Their rowing journey began at the Saugatuck Rowing Club under James Mangan, where they Co-Founded their high school’s crew program before rowing for Harvard University under Harry Parker and then representing the U.S. on the world stage at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Now, they are giving back to the program that deeply impacted their lives. 

“This is a record-breaking gift for USRowing and a defining moment for our National Team. Cameron and Tyler’s belief in our athletes, our system, and the future of U.S. rowing demonstrates the profound impact that alumni can have when they give back,” said Amanda Kraus, Chief Executive Officer at USRowing. “With Gemini.com as our partner, we are entering a new era of excellence and ambition for the U.S. National Team.”  

The record donation to the Gemini.com U.S. National Team and the new Winklevoss Training Center will be cornerstones of USRowing’s success on the path to LA. It will provide U.S. elite athletes with a state-of-the-art training facility and help USRowing’s high performance program provide comprehensive support for rowers on and off the water. 

“This extraordinary contribution provides the foundation to further professionalize and elevate our high-performance environment” said Josy Verdonkschot, The McLane Family Chief High Performance Officer at USRowing. “It enables us to invest more deeply in athlete development, long-term performance planning, and a daily training environment that meets international standards. The commitment shown by Cameron and Tyler is a powerful endorsement of our athletes and our direction as a high-performance program.” 

This transformative gift rings in a new era for USRowing and reflects the enduring power of National Team alumni support in rowing. It also reinforces the importance of strategic investment in high performance development as USRowing goes all in on the road to LA 2028. 

Media Contacts: 
USRowing: Media@USRowing.org   
Gemini: press@gemini.com  

About USRowing 

USRowing is the national governing body for rowing in the United States, dedicated to promoting and developing rowing at all levels, from juniors to elite competition. With a membership base of 1,400 member organizations and 77,000+ individuals, USRowing provides theoretical and practical education programs that strengthen and grow rowing while helping members achieve their goals. The national governing body works closely with international rowing bodies to represent the United States at the highest levels of competition, including the World Rowing Championships, Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

About Gemini 
 
Gemini is a global crypto platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014. Gemini offers a wide range of crypto products and services for individuals and institutions in over 60 countries. Gemini's simple, reliable, and secure products are built to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom.