About Tom:

What is your reason for your course choice?

Upskill and explore the professional workspace

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

End of 2011, my dad encouraged me to give it a go! I enjoy the network of friends the sport has given me

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Hawkes Bay Rowing Club & Jock Mackintosh

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

Tana Umanga, captain of the All Blacks

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Clearly not rugby! Probably soccer or cricket

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Zen and the art of motorcycle maintanence.

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

Doctor. Aiming for Maxillofacial surgery/GP/A&E, still undecided…

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