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Former master in charge of rowing at St Edward's School, Oxford, and at Shrewsbury School. He has had many coaching successes in both rowing and sculling over the years, including national championships, international regattas and Henley Royal Regatta. Crews and former pupils under his guidance have frequently represented England and Great Britain and include World Championship medallists and champions.
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