Mark Andrews (rower)
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| Nationality | British | ||||||||||||||
| Born | 1959 | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Oxford University Boat Club | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Mark David Andrews (born 1959) is a former University Boat Race and Great Britain international rower.
Profile
Whilst in education at Abingdon School he gained colours for the rowing team. After leaving Abingdon in 1978 he attended Magdalen College, Oxford and Oriel College, Oxford at Oxford University studying Law. He is currently the chair of the Fasken Martineau regional Commercial Litigation Group in Canada.[1]
Rowing
In 1980 he was selected in seat three for the Oxford dark blue boat at the world renowned Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race finishing up on the winning side. The winning crew defeated a Cambridge team that included Hugh Laurie. One year later in 1981 a second appearance ensued from seat seven and Andrews and Oxford prevailed again.[2]
Andrews represented Great Britain and won a silver medal in the eights at the 1981 World Rowing Championships in Munich.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Mark Andrews". Fasken Martineau.
- ^ "OXFORD UNIVERSITY BOAT CLUB". theboatraces.org.
- ^ "(M8+) Men's Eight – Final". World Rowing.