 This was the first time in US Rowing history that the W2- pair has won the Gold Medal in an international championship, much less two gold medals in two Olympic events in the same year at the same regatta.Cafaro and her pair partner, Susan Francia were awarded 2009 FISA World Crew of the Year for their performances at the World Rowing Championships, as well as being named USA Today's Athletes of the Month.Erin was also awarded the Female Athlete of the Year award for 2009 by her teammates and coaches on the US Rowing National Team.