Tom Barras (rower)

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Tom Barras
Personal information
Full nameThomas Elliott Barras
NationalityBritish
Born (1994-01-07) 7 January 1994 (age 30)
Staines
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Sport Rowing
Event(s)Men's single sculls, Men’s quadruple sculls
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Quadruple sculls
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Račice Quadruple sculls
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2017 Sarasota Single sculls

Thomas Elliott Barras (born 7 January 1994) is a British rower. He won a bronze medal in the single scull at the 2017 World Championships and a silver medal in the quadruple scull at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is also a qualified physiotherapist, having graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "World Rowing Championships: Britain's Vicky Thornley wins silver on final day". BBC. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  2. "World Rowing Championships results" (PDF). World Rowing.