Christopher Harris (born 19 October 1985) in Durban, South Africa is a New Zealand rower.[1]

Chris Harris
Personal information
Birth nameChristopher Harris
Born (1985-10-19) 19 October 1985 (age 38)
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight89 kg (196 lb)[1]
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  New Zealand
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Sarasota Double sculls
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Aiguebelette Double sculls
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Plovdiv Double sculls

Harris started rowing while at Whanganui High School.[2] He competed at the 2012 Olympics in the men's four, and the boat came fifth in the B final.[3] He won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Rowing Championships.[4] At the 2017 New Zealand rowing nationals at Lake Ruataniwha, he partnered with Robbie Manson in the men's double sculls and they became national champions.[5] Harris announced his retirement from international rowing in September 2021.

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Christopher Harris". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Chris Harris". Rowing New Zealand. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Men's Four – Final". International Rowing Federation. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  4. ^ Jones, Peter (7 September 2015). "Manson, Harris claim bronze medal". Stuff. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Dunham stakes claim at nationals". The Press. 18 February 2017. p. D4. Retrieved 24 February 2017.

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