About Matthew:

What is your reason for your course choice?

Teaching promises to be an extremely rewarding and fulfilling career.

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

I started rowing at Walton Rowing Club in 2015 after my dad introduced me to the sport. I have always loved the team element of rowing. At tough points throughout my rowing career, I have leaned on those around me and to be able to win races with those people is an amazing feeling.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Walton Rowing Club. Neil West.

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

Chris Froome winning the Tour de France

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Football and cycling

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix

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

MI6

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