Benjamin Atkinson
Squads
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