Sam Melvin

Four-Under 23, 2018-2019; Senior, 2023-2024

Finished fourth in the lightweight single sculls at the 2024 World Rowing Championships. Raced in the lightweight double sculls at the 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic & Paralympic Qualification Regatta. Finished seventh in the lightweight single sculls at the 2023 World Rowing Championships. Won gold in the lightweight single sculls at the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships. Finished third in the lightweight quadruple sculls at the 2018 World Rowing Under-23 Championships.

Won the lightweight double sculls at the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials - Rowing. Won the lightweight single sculls at the 2023 Senior National Team Trials. Won the under-23 lightweight single sculls at the 2019 Under-23 World Championships Trials. Finished second in the under-23 lightweight single sculls at the 2017 Under-23 World Championships Trials. Won the lightweight division at the 2017 C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championships.

Sam was named USRowing’s Under 23 Male Athlete of the Year in 2019. He enjoys reading, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family. He lived in Auckland, New Zealand, for two years, where he joined his high school's rowing team. Sam lists his father as his personal hero. His dad was an Olympic sailor and he has always followed his passions and is among the best at what he does. Sam enjoys reading Stephen King novels.