James Rudkin (Walpole 12) Silver Medal

6 June 2018

James Rudkin (Walpole 12) won a silver medal for Great Britain Eight for the World Rowing Cup in Belgrade last weekend.
James has established himself as a key member of the GB Rowing Team senior squad since joining in 2017.

An ever-present in the men’s eight throughout 2017, James won silver in his first World Cup regatta in Belgrade. He closed the season with a win in the B final of the eight at the World Championships in Sarasota-Bradenton.

James was first selected for his country in 2010 when he was the spare for the GB v France match, and then raced in the M4x at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in 2011. The following year he finished 12th in the M4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships, and was later selected for the U23 squad – his best result was a fine silver medal in the M4- in 2016.

Rowing runs in James’ family; his dad enjoyed a fruitful rowing career and taught James to row at their local club Hollowell Scullers in Northamptonshire.

James attended Stowe on a sports scholarship and attained junior honours, before going on to to study at Newcastle University to study History and Politics, followed by a Masters in History. James was men’s captain in 2015, having attained U23 representation and domestic success. He represented Newcastle at senior level and learned to sweep under the tutelage of the Head Coach Angelo Savarino.