 In 2008, Shoop sat 2-seat in the Olympic Champion Women's Eight, bringing home the first American Rowing Olympic Gold in 24 years, and the only gold at the full 2,000 meter distance.From 2005 on, Shoop also competed at 8 World Cups in the pair, eight, or both, medaling 5 times.She also medaled at the Head of the Charles Regatta 3 times and was part of the crew that set the Charles course record in 2007.