Bill Lucas (rower)

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Bill Lucas
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1987-09-13) 13 September 1987 (age 36)
Exeter, England
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
Sport Rowing
Eventdouble sculls
Club London Rowing Club
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals London 2012

William P. Lucas (born 13 September 1987 in Exeter) is a British rower. He competed with Sam Townsend in the double sculls at the 2012 Summer Olympics and finished fifth. [1] He attended Towerhouse School for primary school education and Torquay Boys Grammar school for secondary education.

In 2013 rowing with Matt Langridge, he finished runner-up behind Michael Arms and Robbie Manson of New Zealand in the Double Sculls Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. [2]

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References

  1. "London 2012 – Men's double sculls results". Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  2. "British eight in record breaking Henley row". Eurosport. Retrieved 4 August 2024.