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Hamish Burrell is a British rowing coach known for his work in talent development and high-performance rowing in the United Kingdom. He has coached athletes to international success, including Olympians, and currently serves as Head Coach at George Watson’s College Boat Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Career
[edit]Burrell began his coaching career with the GB Rowing Team's 'Start' programme at Agecroft Rowing Club in Manchester, where he worked with young athletes identified for Olympic potential. Among those he helped develop were multiple Olympians, including Dame Katherine Grainger, Britain’s most decorated female Olympian.[1]
In 2001, Burrell coached Irish lightweight sculler Sinéad Jennings, who went on to win gold at the World Rowing Championships in Lucerne. He relocated to Edinburgh with Jennings to support her Olympic ambitions.[2]
Burrell later coached at the University of Edinburgh, where he worked with rowers including Polly Swann. Swann rejoined the GB national team and represented Great Britain in the Women's Pair at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.[3]
In 2019, he coached the British lightweight men’s double sculls at the European Rowing Championships.[4]
George Watson's College
[edit]Burrell is currently the Head Coach at George Watson’s College Boat Club in Edinburgh.[5] In 2024, one of his athletes, Ezra Ferguson, was selected to represent Great Britain at the GB v France J16 Match.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Success fails to stem complaints". The Irish Times. 15 February 2002. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Scotland the brave choice for scullers". The Irish Times. 3 December 2001. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Tokyo 2020 Preview". Scottish Rowing. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Great Britain team for World Cup II announced". British Rowing. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "George Watson's College". George Watson’s College. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "GB v France J16 Team Selected". British Rowing. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2025.