John Bland (born 23 August 1958) is a British rower. He competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

John Bland
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1958-08-23) 23 August 1958 (age 65)
Cannock, England
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubOxford University Boat Club
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Great Britain
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place 1981 Munich Eight

He rowed for Oxford in the 1980, 1981 and 1983 Boat Races winning on each occasion. He also represented Great Britain at the 1981 and 1983 World Rowing Championships winning a silver medal in 1981[3]

He was a three time winner at Henley Royal Regatta,[4] including in the Grand Challenge Cup in 1981 and 1983 whilst at Oxford, and the Stewards Challenge Cup in 1984 as a member of Tyne Rowing Club.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Bland Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ^ Oxford at the Olympics
  3. ^ World Rowing
  4. ^ Friends of Rowing History
  5. ^ History of Tyne ARC

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