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Nationality | British |
Born | Bradford, England | 4 March 1977
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Sport | Rowing |
Ian James Lawson (born 4 March 1977) is a British rower.
Lawson graduated from Durham University in 1998. [1] He was a product of the high performance programme at Durham University Boat Club. [2]
He competed in the men's single sculls event at the 2004 Summer Olympics. [3]
In 2008, he won the Diamond Challenge Sculls (the premier event for single sculls) at the Henley Royal Regatta. [4]
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