Benjamin Atkinson

Nationality: GBR Height: 185cm
Course MChem in Chemistry
College New College
University Oxford
Status Undergraduate
Role Rower

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About Benjamin:

What is your reason for your course choice?

It was my favourite subject at school, and I chose Oxford because I wanted to specialise, not do NatSci.

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

I started rowing at the start of year 9 at St Paul’s. I love being in an eight when everyone is rowing together on a paddle/piece

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Dickie Twyman at St Paul’s

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

Probably Mo Farah at London 2012

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

None to a high level, but I did a fair bit of running and cycling

What is your favourite non-academic book?

To kill a mockingbird

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

Save the world from climate change in some capacity

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