Date of birth: 11 Dec 1977

Age on Race day: 24

Home town: Oxford, England

Club: CUBC

College: Fitzwilliam College

Course: BA Natural Sciences, Pt II Zoology

School: Edwards School, Oxford

Height: 6ft 2in

Weight: 13st 4lb 0oz

Boat: Goldie

Boat position: 7

Coach: Robin Williams

Rowing record:

2001: Blue boat (won)

2000: Goldie

1999: U23 Nations Cup, 8+ (7th)

1999: Goldie (won)

1999: Temple Challenge Cup, HRR (won)

1996: Princess Elizabeth, HRR (finalist

Sporting history:

Played rugby at county U18 level and was the Oxford City 400m Champion

Interests:

He enjoys golf, tennis and watching all sports. He dreams of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and travelling to every continent.

Full name: Colin John Crawford Swainson