About William:

What course are you studying and what level?

BA in Economics

Why did you chose that course?

I’m interested in the social problems economics tried to tackle

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

I started rowing in my first year of university at my colleges boat club as my doctor had recommended it would be a good sport for me given my recent diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis

What was your first rowing club and coach?

Caius boat club and fellow student Inigo Holman

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

Edgar Davids

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

I feel fitter and healthier than I ever thought possible

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

Badminton

What is your favourite non-academic book?

Percy Jackson

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