In his final year of an M.Sc. in Science and Medicine of Athletic Performance course after graduating from the University of Manchester with an upper second in Biology. Competed in the Isis boat in 2007 after taking up rowing as a novice in Manchester and being selected for the World Class Performance Programme during Christmas 2004. Won a British Universities Sports Association novice gold medal in 2004. Plays golf off a handicap of eight and plays the piano to Grade eight. Hopes to qualify for London 2012.

Place/DOB: 08/01/1985, Wolverhampton

Home Town: Bromsgrove

College: Kellogg

Nationality: British

Year Enrolled: 2006

Course: M.Sc. Science and Medicine of Athletic Performance

Course Length: 2 years

School: Old Swinford Hospital School

Previous Uni: Manchester University

Height: 1.99m

Weight: 93kg