Mark Couwenhoven

Mark Couwenhoven (born January 28, 1997) is an American rower. At the 2023 Pan American Games, he won gold as a member of the mixed eight competition.

Early life and education
Born January 28, 1997, Couwenhoven was raised in Parkton, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Collegiate career
Couwenhoven rowed with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. In 2017, he won the lightweight eight at the Dad Vail Regatta. The next two years, he won the single sculls at the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championships, as well as at the 2019 Dad Vail Regatta.

National and international career
In 2015, Couwenhoven competed at the Canadian Henley, where he won the under-19 single sculls. In 2019, he finished tenth in the double at the World Rowing U23 Championships. In 2023, he competed in the Pan American Games, finishing first in the mixed eight competition, third in the men's double, fourth in the men’s eight, and sixth in the men's quad.