Adam Kreek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Adam Kreek
Occupation	Rower
Date Of Birth	Dec 2, 1980(1980-12-02)
Age	44
Birthplace	London
Country	Canada
Birth City	London
Horoscope	Aquarius

Adam Kreek Biography

Adam Kreek is one of the most popular and richest Rower who was born on December 2, 1980 in London, London, Canada. His grandfather Aleksander Kreek was an Estonian shot putter and the 1938 European champion in the event before he emigrated to Canada in the 1950s.

He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the men’s eights with Andrew Byrnes, Kyle Hamilton, Malcolm Howard, Kevin Light, Ben Rutledge, Dominic Seiterle, Jake Wetzel and cox Brian Price. Kreek’s singing of O Canada at the medal ceremony was cited as an inspiration by Simon Whitfield, who won a silver medal in the triathlon. Whitfield wrote “Sing like Adam Kreek” on the handlebars of his bicycle and repeated “Sing like Kreek” to himself near the end of the race.

After his athletic career, Kreek’s work has focused upon executive leadership and performance, and in 2019 he published his first book The Responsibility Ethic: 12 Strategies Exceptional People Use to Do the Work and Make Success Happen. As Adam Kreek says, “The grit that’s required for success in athletics is the same grit that’s required for success in business.” After publishing, this book became a bestseller and appeared regularly on British Columbia’s business book bestseller list.

Born in London, Ontario, he was a student at the University of Victoria where he met his wife Rebecca. After the Athens Olympics, he moved to Stanford University to complete a degree in Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrology and continue his rowing career there under Coach Craig Amerkhanian. In 2005 Kreek took the summer off to get married and spend time with his wife. Kreek coached at Stanford Rowing Center in 2006 and 2007 for the Junior Crew.

Adam Kreek Net Worth

Adam Kreek is one of the richest Rower from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Adam Kreek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Adam Kreek (born December 2, 1980) is an author, executive business coach and Canadian rower. He is a member of the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, the BC Hall of fame, the London, Ontario Hall of Fame.

He won the gold medal at the 2002, 2003 and 2007 world championships for Canada’s men’s eight team in Seville, Spain, Milan, Italy and Munich, Germany respectively. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Kreek competed with the Canadian men’s eight, who were widely expected to win a medal but ultimately finished in fifth place.

In 2013 Kreek set off with three other rowers, Markus Pukonen, Jordan Hanssen and Pat Fleming to attempt the first-ever row from mainland Africa to North America, recording it for classroom lessons in schools across the United States and Canada. 73 days into the 6,700-kilometre transatlantic rowing expedition the boat capsized in the Bermuda Triangle. The crew called for help through a personal locator beacon attached to a life-jacket and were successfully located and rescued. The expedition was sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Ocean Adventure, Rowing and Education (OAR Northwest). A computer program developed at the University of Victoria monitored the crew’s activities and ensured they followed a strict schedule that maximized their energy and mental sharpness. There was also scientific equipment on board to monitor the ocean conditions and marine life.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Adam Kreek height 6 ft 4 in Adam weight 201  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Adam Kreek Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Adam Ranked on the list of most popular Rower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Adam Kreek celebrates birthday on December 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Adam Kreek

1. Adam Kreek is a Canadian author and world champion rower.
2. He was born in 1980.
3. Kreek won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
4. He also won gold at the 2002 and 2003 World Championships.
5. Kreek holds a degree in Geotechnical Engineering from Stanford University.
6. He co-founded a leadership development company called “KreekSpeak Business Solutions”.
7. Kreek has written two books: “The Responsibility Ethic” and “The Power of Positive Leadership”.
8. He is a motivational speaker, focusing on leadership and teamwork.
9. Kreek has completed several extreme endurance challenges, including rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.
10. In 2013, he was named Canada’s Fittest Man by Men’s Health magazine.