Stephen Rowbotham
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Stephen Christopher Rowbotham (born 11 November 1981 in Swindon
) is a British
rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
, where he won a bronze medal in double sculls. Rowbotham was educated at Clifton College
and Durham University
where he switched from tennis to rowing, having previously represented the UK in tennis.
Swindon
Swindon is a large town within the borough of Swindon and ceremonial county of Wiltshire, in South West England. It is midway between Bristol, west and Reading, east. London is east...
) is a British
United Kingdom
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rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
, where he won a bronze medal in double sculls. Rowbotham was educated at Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College is a co-educational independent school in Clifton, Bristol, England, founded in 1862. In its early years it was notable for emphasising science in the curriculum, and for being less concerned with social elitism, e.g. by admitting day-boys on equal terms and providing a dedicated...
and Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
where he switched from tennis to rowing, having previously represented the UK in tennis.