Behind every athlete is a story; I’m keen to share mine today. You may ask why this is important, but when I was asked what motivates me, I believe that my past experiences are the single most important factor. My sporting background was rowing, I started when I was 13 through a recommendation from a friend at school. It was a steep learning curve and a brutal sport, with nowhere to hide and an unequivocal balance of power and precision. I very quickly became hooked and over