Date of birth: 1 Jul 1982

Age on Race day: 23

Born in: Derby

Home town: Derby

Nationality: British

Club: CUBC

College: St Edmund’s College

Course: BA in Social and Political Sciences

Previous Uni: Kings College, London

School: Ecclesbourne School

Height: 6’5

Weight: 97kg

Coach: Duncan Holland

Personal bio:

Came to Cambridge to further his studies, having previously studied dentistry for five years at Kings College, London. At Cambridge he will study psychology and sociology as part of his course which will help compare decay rates to sociological patterns. Will probably specialise in dental public health later. Took up rowing in 1997 at Derby RC. Had previously played rugby but broke his leg playing and a friend suggested he shifted to rowing. Was also previously a junior county discus thrower and rowed at the University of London where he was coached by Rusty Williams and Stuart Whitelaw. Was a winner of the BUSA (British Universities Sports Association) regatta in 2003 (eight) and 2004 (pair). His middle brother Chris played canoe-polo for Great Britain. His eldest brother studied at Cambridge and rowed at St Catherines