About Alex:

What course are you studying and what level?

PhD

Why did you chose that course?

Quality of research

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

2017. I love the crew aspect of it; a whole group of people working towards one aim creates a unique atmosphere

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Christ’s College Boat Club, Kate Hurst

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

Richie McCaw

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

Given me a sense of purpose to achieve real excellence in sport as well as academically

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

Rugby

What is your favourite non-academic book?

What if