Lyndsey Bryden
Squad
International Record
2023 World Rowing Under 23 Championships
2024 World Rowing Under 23 Championships
About Lyndsey Bryden
Where did you learn to row and who was your first coach?
University of British Columbia, Craig Pond.
What inspires you about sport?
I love that sport, especially rowing, is a never-ending journey of improvement and fine-tuning. I also love pushing the limit of what my body is physically capable of.
Explain your earliest memory of The Boat Race
I had family friends racing for Cambridge in The Boat Race in 2022, and watched them win from back home in Canada. Their dramatic underdog victory was incredible to watch!
Do you relish in hours in the gym and miles in the dark, or do you live for race days?
I love the process of training - grinding out weeks of winter training is incredibly satisfying. That being said, the feeling of anticipation when sitting on the start line is one of my favourite parts of this sport.
What's the secret to managing elite-level sport with studying at one of the top universities in the world?
For me, it's a carefully colour-coded Google Calendar and always making sure I'm getting enough sleep and fuelling - that's the foundation I need to have a successful day where I can get what I need to do done.
