About Nikita:

Why did you choose Natural Sciences (Chemistry)?

I’m very interested in Chemistry and want to work in research in the future.

Why did you first try rowing?

It was something new to me, so just wanted to give it a go

Who introduced you to the sport of rowing?

Carmen Failla at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge

Where else have you rowed?

Cambridge University Boatclub, Tallinn Rowing Club (Tallinna S’udeklubi), Estonian U23 team

What are your proudest rowing achievements?

Representing Estonia in the U23 World and European Championships

What would winning The Boat Race mean to you?

Would be a huge honour and honestly surreal as I only started rowing a few years ago.

Find out more about Nikita from:

• Instagram
• World Rowing