Simon Larkin

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Simon Larkin is an English former rower who holds a record four (equally with Kenny Dwan) national single sculls championships.

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Rowing career

Larkin won his first National championship rowing for Nottinghamshire County Rowing Association at the 1987 National Championships. [1] He then won three more successive titles at the 1988 National Championships, 1989 National Championships and 1990 National Championships to equal the record set by Kenny Dwan in 1975. [2] [3] [4]

He rowed for Great Britain in the pair at the 1982 World Rowing Junior Championships. [5]

Personal life

He married British International rower Kareen Marwick in 1996. [6]

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References

  1. "Railton, Jim. "Hampton's victory is pinched." Times, 20 July 1987, p. 32". Times Digital Archives.
  2. ""For the Record." Times, 18 July 1988, p. 35". Times Digital Archives.
  3. "a Special Correspondent. "Chuter to resolve selection dispute." Times, 17 July 1989, p. 32". Times Digital Archives.
  4. "Rosewell, Mike. "Larkin in record fourth win." Times, 23 July 1990, p. 37". Times Digital Archives.
  5. "results record". British Rowing.
  6. "Indoor Rowing Training Guide, Version 2" (PDF). Redking.