Alexander Graham
Squads
About Alexander :
What course are you studying and what level?
MChem Chemistry
Why did you chose that course?
I want to pursue a career in a chemistry-related field.
When, where and why did you start rowing? And what do you love about the sport?
I started rowing in my second year at Oxford, at a college level. I love the combination of physical and technical aspects in the sport and I enjoy the teamwork.
What was your first rowing club and coach?
Hertford College Boat Club, Harriet-Rose Noons
What or who was the earliest sporting inspiration you remember as a child?
Watching Stuart Hogg play rugby for Scotland in the 6 nations as a child.
How has rowing and being part of the Boat Race squad impacted your life?
It has been an unbelievable opportunity to participate in a club with an incredibly supportive and motivated culture. Everyone around you helps to push you beyond what you thought you were capable of.
If you weren’t a rower, what sport do you think you’d excel at?
Tennis
What is your favourite non-academic book?
Dominion by C J Sansom