About Gabriel:

What course are you studying and what level?

MPhil, Advanced Computer Science

Why did you chose that course?

Already have BSc in Computer Science, MPhil will hopefully improve my professional opportunities or open pathway to a PhD

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

Started in 2013 in Prague, after injured while playing basketball. Love being outside on the water, when the boat is moving well, and the collective.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Czech Rowing Club Prague, coach Albert Novy and Jan Navratil

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

Rob Gronkowski (American football player)

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

Found a place and friends in a new country

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

Maybe swimming

What is your favourite non-academic book?

To whom the bell tolls

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