About Albert:

What course are you studying and what level?

Masters of Chemistry

Why did you chose that course?

I enjoy understanding how stuff works

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

I started rowing at college when I got to oxford 3 years ago. I really enjoy the team based aspect of the sport; you are reliant on everyone else performing well just as they are reliant on you.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

University college oxford boat club, coached by a PHD student at the college

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

I was a big competitive swimmer, so seeing Michael phelps at 2008 olympics was very inspiring.

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

It’s given me a great group of new friends, and helped me develop as a rower and an athlete in general more than I previously thought possible.

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

Swimming

What is your favourite non-academic book?

So Long and Thanks for all the fish from the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy series