Began rowing for St. John’s College Boat Club in 2005 and was the club’s Captain of Boats in 2007 and 2008. A regular competitor in triathlons when he was younger and he admires Roger Federer. His favourite film is Anchor Man. Likes to listen to rock, in particular Systems of a Down.

Born: 03/01/1986, Munich (Germany)

Home town: Munich (Germany)

College: St. John’s

Nationality: German

Year enrolled: 2005

Course: MSc Physics

Course length: 4 years

Previous Uni: n/a

School: Rupprecht Gymnasium

Height: 1.90m (6’ 3”)

Weight: 92kg (203 lbs)