Date of birth: 21 Sep 1980

Age on Race day: 21

Home town: Little Stainton, Durham, England

Club: CUBC

College: Christ’s College

Course: BA Mathematics

School: Queen Elizabeth, Darlington

Height: 6ft 4in

Weight: 15st 3lb 0oz

Boat: Goldie

Boat position: 4

Coach: Robin Williams

Rowing record:

2001: Goldie (won

Sporting history:

Started rowing aged 19 at Cambridge, inspired by Adrian Cassidy

Interests:

He enjoys strength athletics and playing the guitar

Full name: Benjamin Clare