Hester Goodsell

Hester Goodsell (born 27 June 1984) is a British rower.[2][3] and music teacher. She rowed in the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[4]

Hester Goodsell
Personal information
Full nameHester Sophia Goodsell
Nationality United Kingdom
Born (1984-06-27) 27 June 1984
Camden, England
ResidenceReading
EducationMusic
Alma materUniversity of York
OccupationStudent
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportRowing
Event(s)Double sculls
ClubImperial College Boat Club
Turned pro2005
PartnerSophie Hosking
Former partner(s)Helen Casey
Coached byPaul Reedy
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Women's rowing
World Championships
2005 GifuLW4x
2006 EtonLW4x
2009 Poznan[1]LW2x
2011 BledLW2x

She graduated in music from the University of York.[5] Until 2010, she was Director of Music at the Elvian School in Reading, Berkshire.[6] She is now Director of Music at Notting Hill and Ealing High School in West London.[5]

References
  1. Quarrell, Rachel (28 August 2009). "Hester Goodsell and Sophie Hosking ease into World Rowing Championship finals". The Telegraph. UK. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  2. Cross, Martin (21 June 2009). "Sophie Hosking and Hester Goodsell get gold on otherwise disappointing day". The Guardian. UK. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  3. Kidd, Patrick (31 October 2010). "Rough-water practice pays off for Hester Goodsell and Sophie Hosking". The Times. UK. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
  4. "Hester Goodsell Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2014.
  5. "Senior School Staff". Notting Hill and Ealing High School. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  6. "Grainger has Trials "wow factor"". British Rowing. 13 April 2009. Retrieved 5 April 2020.


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