Matthew Oates

Nationality: GBR Height: 199cm
Course Undergraduate Engineering MEng
College
University Cambridge
Status Undergraduate
Role Rower

Squads

About Matthew :

What is your reason for your course choice?

Combination of things I enjoyed and school

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

Started at Trinity Hall boat club.
Work and reward are directly linked.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Trinity Hall boat club – Paul Townshend

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

Sportacus

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Swimming

What is your favourite non-academic book?

With the old breed – E.B. Sledge

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

Coaching my high school 1st XV