Will Thurston '25 Recruiting Profile

For several years I have trained and competed in shot put, discus and javelin events and I have

achieved significant successes. On three occasions, I was invited to participate in UK national

championships where I was awarded medals for 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th place. In order to improve my

strength and conditioning for my athletics events, I committed to a rowing training regime two

years ago.

This decision proved momentous for me as I discovered a sport which really challenges me and

which allows me to compete as one of a team as well as individually. Rowing in quads, doubles

and single sculls, has required me to work effectively with different teams in different roles and to

interact with individuals at different skill levels, from beginners to veterans

I have competed for the Ardingly Rowing Club in the Under 18 Quad event at both Dorney Lake

and Kingston Head. I also enjoy the challenge of rowing on the ergometer and I have competed at international level coming 5th for the 500m as well at u17 level, and nationally at the Under 16 level for both 500m and 5 minute for both of which I achieved a bronze

medal. I also competed for the schools Under 18 relay completion, for which we came 4th and in

which I achieved the farthest distance. I have personal bests at 2k of 6mins 09s, 500m of 1min 24.

I have been invited to try out for the England U16 rowing team in March this year and am

competing for the UK in the World Championship Indoor rowing on February the 25th.

My school, Ardingly College, has recognised my achievements in rowing by awarding me a rowing

scholarship, the first time this has been awarded in my school’s history.

I have also been raising money for a local charity Kangeroos, which is aimed at bringing fun to the

lives of people with learning disabilities and recently I raised £500 for this charity by running over

300km.