Bellevue firefighter Sam Halbert to compete in rowing championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Sam Halbert, a firefighter from the Bellevue Fire Department, will compete in the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam from August 24-30. The Bellevue Fire Department announced Halbert's participation in a Facebook post, highlighting his commitment to both his profession and sport while racing alongside rowing talents like Blake Vogel. The department encourages community support for Halbert, who is set to compete amid his firefighting duties.
- •Halbert is a firefighter in Bellevue, Washington.
- •He will compete at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
- •The event runs from August 24-30, 2026.
- •The Bellevue Fire Department announced his participation via Facebook.
- •Halbert will race alongside notable rowers, including Blake Vogel.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Bellevue firefighter to compete in rowing world championship
"In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the Bellevue Fire Department announced that one of its own will be competing at the 2026 World Rowing Championships.
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