Olivia Carnegie-Brown

Olivia Carnegie-Brown (born 28 March 1991 in Westminster, London) is a British rower.[1] She won a silver medal in the women's eight at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2]

Olivia Carnegie-Brown
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1991-03-28) 28 March 1991
Westminster, London, England
ResidenceOxford, England
Height1.81 m (5.9 ft)[1]
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportWomen's rowing
University teamOxford Brookes University
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de JaneiroW8+
European Championships
2012 Varese W8+
2012 Varese W2-
2014 Belgrade W8+
2016 Brandenberg W8+

Education

She was educated at Queen Anne's School in Caversham, Berkshire and attended Oxford Brookes University.[3][4] While at school at Caversham, Carnegie-Brown started her rowing career on GB Rowing Team’s Start programme. For three years she trained under Eira Parry.[5]

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References
  1. Olivia Carnegie-Brown
  2. "Rio Olympics 2016: Great Britain eight win historic medal". BBC Sport. BBC. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  3. "Former Queen Anne's pupil Olivia Carnegie-Brown reflects on Olympic call-up by Team GB". Reading Chronicle. 19 Jun 2016.
  4. "Rowing for gold: The Brookes athletes at Rio 2016". Oxford Brookes University. 4 August 2016.
  5. "Olivia Carnegie-Brown". British Rowing. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
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