The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race sponsored by Xchanging

A PhD student who became Olympic Champion in the men’s eight at the Sydney 2000 Games. Rowed in the Olympic Games of 2004. Returned to Cambridge in 2005/6 to study for a PhD at Pembroke College after stroking the GB eight to fourth place at the 2005 World Champs in Japan. Was in the 2006 Cambridge Blue Boat and was a finalist with GB in the men’s eight at the 2006 World Championships. Previously graduated with both a BA in Economics and Land Economy and a PGCE in Maths from Cambridge. Then studied for an MA in War Studies at King’s College, London. Was World Champion (coxed four, 2002), twice a World Champs silver medallist (eight, 1999 and coxed four, 2003). Injured in the 2001 season and joined the coxed four on his return in 2002, coached by Tim Foster. Rowing career began, aged 10, as a cox at Kingston RC. Quickly turned to sculling but a 1994 back injury kept him out for three years. Kieran began rowing again at Cambridge, was in the winning Blue Boat in 1999, and was President in 2001 when he also rowed in the winning Blue Boat. Represented GB at U23, senior and student level. Taught maths at King’s College School, Wimbledon, from 2001-3. Supports charities such as SPARKS, the Harry Mahon Fund and the Bobby Moore Fund and the Cleft Lip & Palate Association. Older brother, Damian, represented GB and rowed in the Boat Race for Oxford in 1996. Awarded the MBE for services to rowing in the New Year’s Honours list in 2001.