 Another former giant, Matt Muffelman, earned a seat in Lightweight Men's Eight event in the 2008 World Rowing Championships, earning a gold medal in the process.Many other former giants have earned spots on various national teams, including 30 US National Team, 10 foreign national team members, and 14 Olympians, including 1984 Olympic silver medalist and Gentle Giant's crate builder Tom Kiefer.In the company's history, it has employed over 400 rowers.