Caitlin Cronin

Originating from Brisbane, Caitlin Cronin made a pivotal move to Sydney in 2016 upon receiving an invitation to join Rowing Australia’s National Training Centre. This shift coincided with her participation in the women’s quadruple scull at the U23 World Championships, marking her debut on the global rowing scene.

Under the mentorship of John Keogh, Tom Westgarth, and Ellen Randell, Caitlin swiftly became a fixture in Australian rowing, representing her country at numerous World Rowing Cups and the 2017 U23 World Championships, where she consistently reached the podium.

Caitlin’s Olympic journey commenced at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where she served as the stroke of the women’s quadruple scull alongside debutants Ria Thompson, Rowena Meredith, and Harriet Hudson, securing a bronze medal.

Their path to the Games was arduous, clinching their spot late by triumphing in the final Olympic qualification regatta. Subsequently, they navigated a challenging field at the Olympics, earning their place in the final through the repechage after a fourth-place finish in the heats.

Facing formidable competitors from the USA, Italy, Great Britain, and New Zealand in repechage, the Olympic newcomers emerged victorious, securing a spot in the final. Despite starting in fifth position, their determination and resilience propelled them to bronze, surpassing crews from Italy, Germany and the Netherlands.

In March 2023 Caitlin was selected to join Australia's women's quad scull team for the 2023 international rowing season. She competed in the Rowing World Cup II in Varese, Italy, and the World Cup III in Lucerne, Switzerland. In both competitions, Caitlin and her team participated in the women's quadruple sculls, finishing in the B-Final and placing eighth overall.

Later that year at the World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, Cailtin and her team finished third in their heat and third in the A/B semi-final. This performance secured the Australian women's quad scull boat a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

At the 2024 World Rowing Cup II in Lucerne, Switzerland, Caitlin, along with her teammates Rowena Meredith, Laura Gourley, and Kathryn Rowan, competed in the quad scull event under the guidance of coach Tom Westgarth. The team finished in sixth place with a time of 6:30.43.

The podium positions in the race were claimed by Great Britain (6:17.74), the Netherlands (6:20.10), and China (6:20.86).