Date of birth: 8 Nov 1978

Age on Race day: 24

Born in: Longmont ,Colorado, USA

Home town: Longmont, Colorado, USA

Club: OUBC

College: Jesus College

Course: BA Jurisprudence (enrolled in 2001 for 2 years)

Previous Uni: George Washington University, graduated in International Affairs

School: Longmont High School

Height: 6ft 5in

Weight: 95kg

Boat: Isis

Boat position: Stroke

Coach: Sean Bowden

Rowing record:

Isis 2002

IRA (American Intercollegiate) silver, coxless four, 2000

Tried out for US U23 team in 2001

Interests: Only took up rowing at George Washington Uni. Previously played basketball and baseball