Name: Alex
Nickname:
Han Shan Ree, Hand Shandy…The Lid
Date of Birth:
8 October 1993
Height:
6’4
Weight:
90kg
Eye colour:
Deep blue
Hair colour:
Dark brown, but it changes from time to time!
Rowing stats?
Hmmm my personal best…probably finishing an erg 2k in 6:36
Star sign:
Libra
Home town:
Guildford
Studying what:
Just graduated with an engineering degree (somehow)
What made you choose rowing?
Being tall is a good rowing quality, I am tall. Simples.
What’s the best thing/worst thing about rowing?
The best thing about rowing is getting a personal best. Nothing beats that feeling of knowing you’ve done the best you ever have. The worst has to be training to get to that point.
How many Warwick Rowers calendars have you appeared in?
This is my first.
What has been the most surprising/scariest/flattering thing about the calendar?
I did a meet and greet up in London last year and hearing first hand how much it meant to people was humbling. I think that was the most surprising and flattering thing to me. I think the scariest was posing next to a tree in Spain covered in very large ants, especially with very tender areas exposed.
What other sport do you like watching and/or playing? Do you support any football/rugby teams?
I grew up as an avid athlete and rugby player.
Favourite food?
It’s found at a world-renowned restaurant called la Wheel de la Catherine. It has a special place in my heart.
Person you would most like to have dinner with?
Ali G, no reason necessary.
When you’re not in a boat what would be your dream mode of transport?
Nissan Micra, I’ve a thing for nice cars.
Where would you most like to go in the world?
Right now I’d love to go back to Vancouver where I grew up. I haven’t been back there for about 12 years now.
What’s your pet hate?
Oh no I love pets, I even have a dog.
What do you plan to do when you leave Warwick University?
I wish I knew as it’s already happened – I think I’ll go find myself.
You can see more of Alex in our 2016 England and Spain films – they’re definitely worth a look!