Hazel Bott

Nationality: GBR/NED Height: 172cm
Course
College
University Oxford
Status
Role Rower

Boat Race History

  • 2024 Oxford Women’s Lightweight Boat

About Hazel:

What course are you studying and what level?

MBiomedsci Biomedical Sciences

Why did you chose that course?

Loved learning about human physiology, then my cousin convinced me biomed is great because it involves physiology and more!

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

Started rowing at Barn Elms on the Tideway in 2015. Started when I was on a kayaking beginners course with my sister and saw rowers come out the boathouse and thought it looked like fun 🙂 I love that rowing is a sport that you can start at any age.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Ted at Barn Elms

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

I have met so many amazing people and had access to so many wonderful opportunities… it’s been a whirlwind to be a part of

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

Netball

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