Life Sciences graduate to compete in rowing World Cup
Published on 19 March 13
Manchester graduate Graeme Thomas has been selected for the 2013 World Rowing Cup in Sydney
Graeme, a single scull European finalist last year, will compete in the men’s quadruple scull event from March 22-24.
Since earning his Bio-Medical Science degree last summer, Graeme has moved to Henley-on-Thames to be closer to the GB training centre and the Redgrave-Pinsent rowing lake in Caversham, near Reading.
The 24-year-old raced in the men's single scull at the World Cup in Munich last year and finished in a highly creditable 4th place.
He said: “Obviously I am incredibly pleased to be selected for such a fantastic opportunity to race on the other side of the world and visit a place I have never been before, but more importantly I really see this as great chance to continue to develop my international experience in crew boats.
“We will be flying out to Australia two weeks before the racing starts to have a short training camp to allow us to acclimatize to the time zone change and the warmer climate.”
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Graeme didn’t take up rowing until the age of 20 whilst at the University. He originally had ambitions of being a professional rugby player but decided that his leaner physique would be more suited to rowing. He tested for the GB Rowing Team's Start Programme, and successfully met the criteria. If you still want to take up a sport, take a look at the range of activities on offer from SPORT. Whether you want to compete at the highest level, or you want to stay active with friends, SPORT has something to offer you. |
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