Tom Ransley
At Rio 2016, racing in the British men’s eight, Tom added Olympic champion to his European and two world championship titles. He won a bronze medal at London 2012, his first Olympics. An honorary lifetime member of York City Rowing Club he helped win the club’s first Henley Royal Regatta trophy. He holds multiple course records from Sydney to Henley-on-Thames. A former Cambridge Blue, Tom read Management at the Judge Business School, following a degree in History of Art.
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Why Canada’s Two-Time Olympic Medallist Is Stepping Away from Rowing
A persistent back injury has ended Caileigh Filmer’s bid for a fourth Olympics at LA 2028. The Canadian steps away with two Olympic medals and a legacy of speaking openly about mental health.
“Because They Asked Me To”: Boat Race Winner Hits Back at Her Critics
Camille VanderMeer stroked Peterhouse's men's eight to a first May Bumps headship. Months later, the American world champion has answered the critics who said she made women's rowing seem second-class, and questioned the degree to which the new eligibility rules are inclusive.
Head of the Schuylkill: Penn Rule, Juniors Duel
Penn's A crews won both championship eights by wide margins on the Schuylkill. On Sunday, Greenwich and RowAmerica Rye each won one of the high-school varsity eights, and Rye took most of the remaining junior events.
A Floating Clubhouse: The £290,000 Homecoming Question
New College is considering a £290,000 offer to buy back its former floating clubhouse, one of six Oxford college barges still afloat. But a return to the Isis would mean finding it a berth.
If Not You, Who? Greg Searle Takes Charge of GB Rowing
Olympic champion Greg Searle returns to GB Rowing in a new role, leading the programme towards Los Angeles 2028 as British Rowing’s Director of Performance.
Head of the Charles Saturday in Pictures
Head of the Charles 2026 Saturday in pictures by Row360. Cold winds, hot racing: check out our day two gallery from the Head of the Charles in Boston, Massachusetts.
Head of the Charles Friday in Pictures
Head of the Charles 2026 opening day in pictures. Rain and gusty winds did little to dampen spirits as racing began at the Head of the Charles. Explore our day one gallery.
Head of the Charles 2026 in Pictures
Head of the Charles 2026 in pictures. The Head of the Charles Regatta returns to Boston and Cambridge from Friday through Sunday.
Head of the Charles 2026 Guide: Race Times, Best Places to Watch, and Which Crews to Follow
Seven bridges, two big turns, three days and a surprising amount of walking. Olympians and championship coxes on how to race, watch and survive HOCR weekend, plus the parking, transport and launching details you will need before Friday.
Sink or Swim? USRowing Turns to Swimming for Its New CEO
Joel Shinofield starts on 13 October 2026, with a remit spanning performance, membership and business as LA28 approaches. Interim chief Peter Roby will stay on as senior advisor.
“I was too quick so I had to slow down” Ex-Marine Crosses Two Oceans to Make Landfall After 327 Days at Sea
Dave “Dinger” Bell has reached Kenya after rowing more than 15,000 nautical miles solo and unsupported, raising over £110,000 for Rock2Recovery. His hardest stretch involved putting down the oars.
“We have made thousands of trophies, but we have never cut one in half before” Oxford and Cambridge Women Get the Last Word at The Chanel J12 Boat Race 2027
Two new Chanel-designed trophies, equal in size, were unveiled at Somerset House as Oxford and Cambridge issued their presidential challenges ahead of The Chanel J12 Boat Race 2027.
“I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it again” Broken Rudder Ends Indian Ocean Record Bid
Lara Vafiadis, Billy Taylor, Susannah Cass and Glyn Roberts were rescued off Madagascar after 64 days at sea, with about 1,000 miles remaining to Kenya.
“Some rowers have not taken food yet as they are in a disturbed state of mind” Late Crew Changes Roil India Before Asian Games Racing
A compressed regatta prompted sweeping changes across India’s entries. Rowers questioned the timing and legality of the moves, while management said the revised crews offered the best medal prospects.
“There is a risk of flooding” Brisbane 2032 Promises Contingencies as Fitzroy Rowing Fight Escalates
Four national federations pressed organisers over flooding, fairness and the Olympic legacy of a regatta staged 600 kilometres from Brisbane. World Rowing has yet to approve the course.
Best Rowing Machines 2026: Five Ergs Worth Your Floor Space
Compare the best rowing machines of 2026, from Concept2 to Hydrow, and find the right erg for serious training, quiet homes or tight budgets.
The Day After the 2026 World Rowing Championships, World Rowing Announces Big Change to the International Calendar
Exclusive Interview With World Rowing Executive Director Vincent Gaillard: Beach Sprints Gets Its Own Global Series, With Brisbane in Sight
“Long and strong to the end, baby!” Irish Women Find a Route Through in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Eights on the Edge: Varese’s Big-Boat Contenders
Varese, Italy
Donald Legget, Cambridge’s Tideway Master, Dies Aged 84
The former Cambridge Blue coached successive generations on the Thames, bringing an exceptional technical eye and more than six decades of Boat Race knowledge to the Light Blues.
Duisburg 2026 Fours Preview: New Crews, Old Ambitions
2026 World Rowing Under 23 Championships Fours Preview
Duisburg 2026 Singles Preview: Champions Under Pressure, Open Seats Up for Grabs
2026 World Rowing Under 23 Championships Singles Preview
Duisburg 2026 Eights Preview: Can Britain Defend Its Big-Boat Grip?
2026 World Rowing Under 23 Championships Eights Preview
Duisburg’s Next Wave: 2026 World Rowing U23 Championships Preview
Duisburg, Germany