The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race sponsored by Xchanging

Has returned to Cambridge to study for a PhD at Pembroke College after stroking the GB eight to fourth place at the 2005 World Champs in Japan. 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. Olympic Champion (eight) 2000. 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, 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. Elder 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. Rowed in the Olympic Games of 2004.