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John Bland (rower)

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John Bland
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born (1958-08-23) 23 August 1958 (age 66)
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

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]

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

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  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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