Greatest British Rowing Rowers of All Time
The greatest British rowing rowers in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
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Alan Campbell
Rower
British rower who won Olympic bronze in men's single sculls at London 2012 and multiple World Champi…
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Anna Watkins
Rower
British rower who won Olympic gold in the double sculls at London 2012 and set multiple world record…
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David Smith
Rower
Paralympic rowing champion and one of sport's most remarkable stories — David Smith had been told he…
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Ed Coode
Rower
British Olympic rowing champion who won gold in the coxless four at Athens 2004 and claimed two Worl…
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Helen Glover
Rower (Pair)
Britain's most successful female rower — two Olympic gold medals in the coxless pair with Heather St…
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James Cracknell
Rower
British Olympic rowing champion who won gold medals in coxless fours at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004,…
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Katherine Grainger
Rower
British rower who became Britain's most decorated female Olympian with five Olympic medals including…
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Matthew Pinsent
Rower
British rowing legend who won four consecutive Olympic golds and ten World Championship titles, beco…
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Pete Reed
Rower
British Olympic rowing champion who won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the men's four, est…
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Sir Matthew Pinsent
Rower
British rower who won four Olympic gold medals and dominated international rowing for over a decade,…
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Sir Steve Redgrave
Rower
British rowing legend who won five consecutive Olympic gold medals from 1984-2000, making him one of…
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Steve Redgrave
Rower
British rower who won five consecutive Olympic gold medals from 1984-2000, making him one of Britain…
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Tim Foster
Rower
British Olympic rowing champion who won gold in the coxless four at Sydney 2000 and claimed three Wo…
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Tom George
Rower
Olympic silver medallist at Paris 2024 in the men's pair — part of the new generation of British row…