Date of birth: 14 Oct 1985

Age on Race day: 20

Born in: Dallas, Texas, USA

Home town: Wilton, Connecticut, USA

Nationality: American

Club: CUBC

College: Robinson College

Course: Physical Natural Sciences

Previous Uni: Cornell University

School: Wilton High School, USA

Height: 6’0

Weight:85kg

Coach: Duncan Holland

Personal bio:

Studying in Cambridge as part of the link-up between Cornell-Brown-Penn and Cambridge. Still has one year to complete of a Physics degree at Cornell. Had previously thought about Cambridge as a post-graduate option but is delighted to have won the one place available this year. Began rowing at University in America. Was Eastern Sprints champion as well as twice being a National Junior Team invitee. His younger sister rows for Wisconsin as a lightweight. Outside of rowing Spencer enjoys bacon cheeseburgers and walks on the beach.