The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race sponsored by Xchanging

His PhD in molecular biology includes the study of Salmonella. Studying at Cambridge on a Wellcome Trust Studentship. Was a state representative at schoolboy rugby during which time he played against Wales. His two sisters and grandfather rowed. Was a World Junior champion in the double scull in 1996, having taken part in both the Nations Cup (World U23 Champs) and the world junior championships a year earlier – also in the double. Competed at the 1997 World Cup finals in the men’s quadruple scull. Was also part of the men’s quadruple scull at the 1999 World U23 Champs. Has won eight national titles in sculling and won the Kings Cup and Oxford-Cambridge cup as well as an Inter-Varsity title whilst rowing in Australia. Previously worked at Imperial College and moved to study at Cambridge with his supervisor. Has competed in three previous Head of the River races and knows the Tideway well