Athlete In-Focus

Gen Horton is one of Rowing Australia’s most promising prospects. She is an Olympian and has also represented Australia at Junior, U23 and Senior World Championships in the women’s pair. She was involved with testing of the first prototype of Sykes Mould 214 in 2015. See what she had to say: How many years have you been rowing? I started rowing at the end of 2009 whilst I was at school, and consequently I haven’t left the house for any non rowing occasion since. How do you like your coffee? Take away the actual coffee beans part of it and...

Scott Laidler has been a member of the Australian rowing team since 2008. He is a proud North Queensland Cowboys supporter who has represented Australia in sculling and sweep crews. This is what he had to say: How many years have you been rowing? I've been rowing for 12 years now. I was originally brought into the sport as a coxswain. Where are you from and what club and state do you row for? I'm originally from Longreach (the heart of Queensland). I row for Dutton Park Rowing Club and of course Queensland - the smart state! If you weren't...

David Watts has been representing Australia since 2008, and remarkably he has only just turned 24 years old. He is part of the Australian men’s sculling squad who are aspiring for a strong performance at the Rio Olympics. This is what he had to say: How many years have you been rowing? I've been rowing since the end of 2005, so it would be coming up to 10 years. Where are you from and what club and state do you row for? I was born in England but have lived in Australia for most of my life. I row for...