Two-time Olympian began rowing at school in 1999. Placed fourth at Athens Olympics in the men’s pair, he went on to win bronze at the Beijing Olympics in the same discipline. Won gold at the 2005 World Championships and silver at both the 2006 and 2007 World Championships, again in the men’s pair.

Born: 18/01/1983, Wellington (NZ)

Home Town: Wellington (NZ)

College: Oriel

Nationality: New Zealander

Year Enrolled: 2008

Course: MBA

Course Length: 1 year

Previous Uni: Waikato, Hamilton

School: Wellington College

Height: 2m (6’ 7”)

Weight:100kg (220lbs)