Peter Crossley

Nationality: GBR/USA Height: 180cm
Course MEng Engineering
College
University Cambridge
Status Undergraduate
Role Rower

About Peter:

What is your reason for your course choice?

Always loved science and problem-solving

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

Started at Falcon RC Oxford as a junior. I love the feeling of a fast boat!

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Falcon RC, Christy Job

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

One of my earliest coaches as a J14/15 was Annabel Eyres (Olympian and Boat Race alum) and I don’t think I’d ever known any athlete that successful before! An amazing coach and inspiration.

What sport did you prioritise growing up?

Rowing

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Alchemy by Rory Sutherland

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

Doctor – not sure what type yet!

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