Date of birth: 27 Jul 1981

Age on Race day: 22

Born in: Seattle, USA

Home town: Nailsworth, Gloucs

Nationality: British

Club: OUBC

College: Wolfson College

Course: Masters in Mechanical Engineering (by research) (enrolled in 2003 for 2 years)

Previous Uni: University of the West of England

School: Cirencester Deer Park

Height: 6’6

Weight: 96kg

Boat: Blue Boat

Boat position: 5

Personal bio:

Started rowing at the University of the West of England in Bristol where he soon got into the first eight and became the Club’s President in 2002/2003. Rowed at Henley in 2002 and 2003. Competed at the 2003 World U23 champs and was fourth in the coxed four. Joined the Royal Navy at 18 after “A” Levels. Is sponsored by the Royal Navy at University after Dartmouth Naval College and a year of service during which he undertook officer training. A sub-lieutenant who is the first in his family to take up rowing.