About Alex:

What is your reason for your course choice?

I’ve always been interested in understanding how things work. My work is essentially about understanding the deep Earth from a mathematical point of view which I find quite fascinating.

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

2013 at school. I thought it was a cool sport and wanted to give it a go. There is nothing quite like the feeling of the explosion of power you get when everyone is driving together and you hear the rush of water past the boat.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

The Cathedral School Rowing Club. Stefan Muelenberg

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

Probably Makhaya Ntini batting and scoring against the Australian bowling attack, there was a real joy to a fast bowler just throwing his hands and scoring boundaries

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Hockey (field) probably but more did a variety of things

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Racing Green by Kit Chapman

What is your dream job? Or what do you aspire to do once you complete your studies?

Composite engineer in motorsport