Cynthia L. Eckert (born October 27, 1965, in Evanston, Illinois) is an American rower.

Eckert is married to Jack Rusher, they met while on the national team.

[1] They have three children, Kay, Alison, and Nicholas Rusher.

Alison and Nicholas are also both Olympic rowers.

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