Boat Race History

• 2024 Cambridge Lightweight Women’s Boat

About Claire:

What course are you studying and what level?

BA Computer Science

Why did you chose that course?

I love the problem solving aspect of computer science, and how it is constantly evolving as a subject.

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

I started rowing in 2016 at Runcorn Rowing Club. I started because the coach came to our school to recruit and my twin sister said “I’ll go if you go”. I love the team culture and that you always have something to learn.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Runcorn Rowing Club, Heather Folwell.

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

I remember being very inspired by Jessica Ennis-Hill at London 2012

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

Trialling for CUBC has taken over my life in the best way, given me a strong purpose and lifelong friends.

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

I think I’d make a decent cyclist.

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