Georgia Sweeney
Squads
About Georgia:
What is your reason for your course choice?
I have always been interested in science but the coronavirus pandemic inspired me to study biomedical sciences, with a particular focus on viruses and immunology.
When, where and why did you start rowing? And what do you love about the sport?
I did a little bit of competitive indoor rowing early in secondary school, competing in the Kent School Games and attending NJIRC but my nearest boat club was too far away and eventually knee issues limited me. I started rowing when I joined Oxford in 2021, initially just to tick it off the Oxford bucket list but fell in love with the sport and my college team. The main thing I love about rowing is the community but also the fact that it is such a rewarding sport when things go right.
What was your first rowing club and coach?
St Hilda’s College Boat Club and Tony Mallett
What or who was the earliest sporting inspiration you remember as a child?
Watching the 2012 olympics
What sport did you prioritise growing up?
I didn’t really do much sport but did a gcse and a level in dance, although I wasn’t very good at the practical side.
