Date of birth: 17 Dec 1979

Age on Race day: 23

Born in: Rutherglen, Glasgow, Scotland

Home town: Helensburgh

Club: CUBC

College: St Edmund’s College

Course: Economics (enrolled in 2002 for 3 years)

Previous Uni: The Robert Gordon University

School: Loretto School

Height: 6ft 4.5in

Weight: 90kg

Boat: Goldie

Boat position: 7

Coach: Robin Williams

Rowing record:

National Pairs Champion 2001

8th at tideway eights head (senior one winners)

2nd coxed fours at Fours head 2001

Interests:

Enjoys sailing, windsurfing and skiing