The Chronicle, Summer 2019

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intimidated by her at first because she was older than me – but she was generous with her encouragement and we became friends. She was the first person I spoke to after winning the silver in the women’s eight in Rio – the first medal Team GB had ever won in this category. Rowing is just one part of your life – you’re also an English Teacher and now also a time trial cyclist. Which of these is your real driver? Rowing. For me, the academic side of my life is extremely important, but rowing is the thing that really drives me. I love literature, books and poetry, but they are not the only things that get me up in the morning. I need both in my life. I now get a huge kick from coaching. I feel almost as much excitement from the results of the girls’ crews I’m coaching at Teddies as I did from racing at the Olympics.

Patrick Maxwell and Katie Greves

More Inspiring People Be even further inspired by impressive individuals in the ongoing talks series organised by St Edward’s and The North Wall. Coming up this autumn is Lucy Obolensky OSE, who has the tantalising job title of ‘adventure medic’. She is a GP who specialises in expedition medicine and global health, and she leads the Global and Remote Healthcare Masters programme at Plymouth University. Lucy has worked on Planet Earth , Blue Planet 2 and Our Planet with Sir David Attenborough and she co-founded the charity Future Health Africa which delivers health and social care programmes in East Africa.

Book now to hear more about Lucy’s fascinating career: Monday 23rd September, 7.30pm in The North Wall, tickets £10 www.thenorthwall.com or 01865 319450.

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