Tom Barras (rower)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Elliott Barras |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 7 January 1994 Staines |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Great Britain |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event(s) | Men's single sculls, Men’s quadruple sculls |
Medal record | |
Thomas Elliott Barras (born 7 January 1994) is a British rower. He won a bronze medal in the single scull at the 2017 World Championships and a silver medal in the quadruple scull at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is also a qualified physiotherapist, having graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University.[1][2]
Early life and education
Barras is from Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. He attended Tiffin School and then completed A Levels in PE, Biology, and Politics at Esher Sixth Form College.[3] He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University in 2015.[4]
References
- ^ "World Rowing Championships: Britain's Vicky Thornley wins silver on final day". BBC. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- ^ "World Rowing Championships results" (PDF). World Rowing.
- ^ "Esher Alumni: Tom Barras". Esher Sixth Form College. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Olympic Silver Medal for Cardiff University Physio Alumnus". 22 September 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
External links
- Tom Barras at World Rowing
- Tom Barras at Olympics.com
- Tom Barras at Olympedia
- Tom Barras at Team GB
- Tom Barras at British Rowing
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