Date of birth: 14 Jul 1981

Age on Race day: 20

Home town: Teddington, Middlesex, England

Club: OUBC

College: St Catherine’s College

Course: BA Biological Sciences

School: Hampton School

Height: 6ft 1.5in

Weight: 12st 4lb 0oz

Boat: Blue Boat

Boat position: Stroke

Coach: Sean Bowden

Rowing record:

2001: Blue - stroke (lost)

2000: Blue - (won)

1999: Junior World Championships 4+ (gold)

1998: Junior 8+ Coupe de la Junesse (bronze

Sporting history:

Started rowing aged 13, encouraged by Searle Brothers who gave a presentation at his school, encouraged by a friend at school

Interests:

Cycling, watching rugby, tennis, swimming, travelling and food

Full name: Matthew James Smith