About Benjamin:

What course are you studying and what level?

MChem in Chemistry

Why did you chose that course?

It was my favourite subject at school, and I chose Oxford because I wanted to specialise, not do NatSci.

When, where and why did you start rowing? And what do you love about the sport?

I started rowing at the start of year 9 at St Paul’s. I love being in an eight when everyone is rowing together on a paddle/piece

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Dickie Twyman at St Paul’s

What or who was the earliest sporting inspiration you remember as a child?

Probably Mo Farah at London 2012

How has rowing and being part of the Boat Race squad impacted your life?

I have made some of my closest friends through rowing.

If you weren’t a rower, what sport do you think you’d excel at?

Something to do with surfing

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Lord of the Rings

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