Richard Powell (rower)

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Richard Powell
Personal information
Full nameRichard “Sponge” Powell
NationalityAustralian
Born (1960-12-09) 9 December 1960 (age 63)
brisbane
Children4
Sport
Sport Rowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh Single scull

Richard Powell (born 9 December 1960) is an Australian rower. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1]

Richard now coaches rowing at Brisbane Grammar school and All Hallows school. He coached the All Hallows’ School 1st VII to their first victory in 23 years at the 2023 BSRA Head of the River. He spends his time passing on his knowledge to younger years. He is a father of 4 kids (Harry, Phoebe, Georgia and Sam).

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Richard Powell Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2018.