Ralf Rienks

Ralf Rienks is a Dutch rower. He won a silver medal in the men's eight at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

He made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2021. He won a silver medal in the coxless
four at the 2022 European Rowing Championships in Munich. He won a bronze medal at the 2022 World Rowing Championships in the men's coxless four in the Czech Republic.
He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2023 European Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia.
He won a silver medal in the men's eight at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Personal life

He is from a rowing family. His father Nico Rienks won gold at the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games. His mother Harriet van Ettekoven won bronze at the 1984 Olympic Games. His brother Rik is also a rower.