About Milly:

What is your reason for your course choice?

I’ve always loved reading and literature, so my degree allows me to study that but in different bonus languages

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

I grew up in Henley on Thames, so was completely surrounded by rowing – this plus strong family ties to the sport made picking it up almost inevitable for me. My stepdad first took me out in a double and taught me to scull as a kid, and once I got to Oxford I was fully reeled in.

With rowing as a sport, I like how directly your progression as an athlete reflects your level of effort – ultimately you get out what you put in.

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Richard Staite, Upper Thames Rowing Club

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

Katherine Grainger

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

I was a club swimmer growing up, and then ran ultramarathons for a few years around 6th form

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Animal Farm

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

Just trying to get through studying but a manager in an socially responsible company would be cool

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