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., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. 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.

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 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.

Show your support to the U.S. National team by making a donation here.

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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. This includes harnessing the talent of the best rowers in the country 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.

SOURCE United States Rowing Association