Jewel Roemer, a water polo athlete, will represent the USA National Team at the 2024 Olympic Games. She scored seven goals during the World Aquatics Championships held in Doha in 2024, where her performance helped secure a first-place finish for the United States.
Jewel is also a team member of Stanford University's women's water polo team, having joined in 2021. To prepare for the upcoming Olympics in Paris, she redshirted in 2024 to train with the national team. During her tenure at Stanford University, she significantly contributed to winning NCAA Championships consecutively in 2022 and 2023 as part of the Stanford Cardinals' roster.
Before her collegiate career, she attended Acalanes High School where she was recognized as a four-year letterwinner and served as team captain during her senior season. Her accolades include being named a three-time First-Team All-American (2018-20), two-time North Coast Section MVP (2019-20), and CIF Northern Division MVP (2020).
Jewel Roemer's Parents
Jewel Roemer was born in Oakland, California to Paula and John Roemer. She is the youngest of four siblings; her brothers are Mikael, Kyle, and Paul.
Kyle Roemer is a sports athlete who played basketball at Colgate University. She has also played in Germany and China. Similarly, Paul Roemer played basketball for UC Santa Barbara and also competed professionally in Germany and China. Mikael Roemer played rugby at Pacific University.
Who is Jewel Roemer's mother?
Jewel Roemer's mother's name is Paula Roemer. She is a former athlete and swam at Pacific.
Who is Jewel Roemer's Father?
Jewel Roemer's father, John Roemer, serves as the Head Coach of the Women's Varsity Water Polo Team at Miramonte High School. He got this role in 2022 and is currently in his third year as head coach as of 2024. A former water polo player and swimmer at UC Berkeley, Coach Roemer brings decades of coaching experience across various levels including club, high school, and college competitions.
His career includes numerous championship titles across all these levels. In recognition of his coaching abilities, he was honored as the California State High School Coach of the Year in 2022. Prior to coaching, Jewel Roemer retired from his position as Captain with the Oakland Fire Department.
FAQs on Jewel Roemer Parents
A. Jewel Roemer attended Acalanes High School, where she was the senior season team captain in water polo.
A. Jewel Roemer attends Stanford University and plays for its water polo team.
A. Yes, Jewel Roemer has three older brothers. Mikael, Kyle, and Paul. Mikael played rugby, while Kyle and Paul played basketball.
A. Jewel Roemer's hometown is Martinez, California.
