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Rowing - USA
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About Aquil Abdullah — retired USA rowing athlete

Aquil H. Abdullah is a pioneering American rower, Olympic competitor, and respected voice in the sport whose story blends elite performance, resilience, and community impact. He’s a strong fit for brands that want authentic storytelling, wellness, endurance, travel, and high-performance lifestyle content with real credibility.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Aquil Abdullah is the first African-American male to represent the United States at the Olympics in the sport of rowing. He was also the first African-American to win the Diamond Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta, the single scull at the US National Rowing Championships, and the first to Medal at the Pan American Games. He is a dynamic speaker and believes that we are all agents of change. As a Hydrow Athlete, Aquil now shares his love for the sport with Hydrow members as he rows on waterways throughout the world. As the board chair of the A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund Aquil works with Arshay Cooper to share rowing opportunities with kids from underrepresented groups.

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👨Male
📍WashingtonDCUnited States

Is Retired

USA

The George Washington University

United States

Public Radio, Open Source Software, Chicago Training Center

https://www.aquilabdullah.com

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Awards

  • US National Champion in Single Scull

  • Silver Medal Single Scull, Pan American Games

  • Diamond Sculls Winner, Henley Royal Regatta

References / press

  • https://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/21/sports/rowing-rower-with-muslim-name-is-an-all-american-suspect.html

  • https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3844701

  • https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-a-2004-07-14-41-1-67500867/283012.html

  • https://www.row2k.com/features/6131/aquil-abdullah--a-return-to-camden-and-the-cooper-river/

  • https://mr-mag.com/rowing-blazers-x-u-s-rowing-capsule-collection/

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Home LifeKidsMarriage & FamilyRowingSurfingHikingMusicRunningTravelSkiingWhiskey

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Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Aquil Abdullah promoting your product.

$864
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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$1,200
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Appearance Deal

Have Aquil Abdullah make a live appearance at your next event

$3,600
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Brands can sponsor Aquil Abdullah on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Aquil Abdullah's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Aquil Abdullah is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Aquil Abdullah starts at $864 for a social media post, $3,600 for a appearance and $1,200 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Aquil Abdullah's audience includes 8K+ Instagram followers, interests including Home Life, Kids, Marriage & Family, Rowing, Surfing, and more, based in Washington, DC, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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