Thomas Elliott Barras (born 7 January 1994) is a British rower. He won a bronze medal in the single scull at the 2017 World Championships and a silver medal in the quadruple scull at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is also a qualified physiotherapist, having graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University.[1][2]

Tom Barras
Personal information
Full nameThomas Elliott Barras
NationalityBritish
Born (1994-01-07) 7 January 1994 (age 30)
Staines
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportRowing
Event(s)Men's single sculls, Men’s quadruple sculls
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo Quadruple sculls
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Račice Quadruple sculls
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Sarasota Single sculls

Early life and education

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Barras is from Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. He attended Tiffin School and then completed A Levels in PE, Biology, and Politics at Esher Sixth Form College.[3] He graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physiotherapy from Cardiff University in 2015.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "World Rowing Championships: Britain's Vicky Thornley wins silver on final day". BBC. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  2. ^ "World Rowing Championships results" (PDF). World Rowing.
  3. ^ "Esher Alumni: Tom Barras". Esher Sixth Form College. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Olympic Silver Medal for Cardiff University Physio Alumnus". 22 September 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
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