Nearly a month after earning gold in China, Shoop still seems incredulous when she talks about her experience. Shoop was part of the United States women’s eight squad that beat the Netherlands and Romania.

Chaudoin, who graduated from Virginia in May, recently earned a spot on the United States Under-23 national team. The 21-year-old will be competing at the upcoming world championships in Brandenburg, Germany, set for July 17-20.