Dylan John
Squads
Boat Race History
- 2024 Oxford Men’s Lightweight Boat
About Dylan:
What course are you studying and what level?
MChem Chemistry
Why did you chose that course?
It was always my favourite subject from when I started studying it in year 7 so I thought I’d continue doing what I enjoy.
When, where and why did you start rowing? And what do you love about the sport?
I started rowing at school in 2017 when I was 13. I hadn’t really taken to any other sports so thought I’d give it a go. I love the feeling of improvement you get after putting in loads of hard work.
What was your first rowing club and coach?
Kieran Brown at Latymer Upper School Boat Club
What or who was the earliest sporting inspiration you remember as a child?
My mum. She somehow managed to balance Ironman training with a busy job and raising two kids.
How has rowing and being part of the Boat Race squad impacted your life?
It’s pushed me far out of my comfort zone and taught me a lot about perseverance and grit. I’ve also made some of my closest friends.
If you weren’t a rower, what sport do you think you’d excel at?
Nothing involving a ball.
What is your favourite non-academic book?
1984
