Laurence Whiteley

Rowing

Region

Northallerton
Date of Birth

28/08/1991
Classification

PR2 Mix2x

Bio

Patience reaped massive rewards for Laurence Whiteley at Rio 2016 as he was crowned Paralympic champion just one year after his long search for a rowing partner had finally paid off.

Whiteley made his international debut in the mixed double scull at the 2015 World Championships alongside newcomer Lauren Rowles.

They quickly formed an impressive partnership, qualifying the boat for Rio in their first regatta together before setting a new world best time on their way to winning Paralympic gold 12 months later.

In 2017, Whiteley won silver with Rowles at the second World Cup regatta in Poznan, but missed out on a place at the World Rowing Championships in Sarasota-Bradenton due to injury to Rowles.

They went on to win gold at the 2019 World Championships in Austria, adding another gold at the European Championships 2021.

Major Results

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Mixed double scull TA2x: Gold

2015 World Championships, Aiguebelette, France

Mixed double scull TA2x: Silver

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