Simon Dennis (rower)

Simon John Dennis MBE is a British rower and Olympic gold medalist. He was born in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. He started rowing at St Paul's School, London, coached by Michael Streat and his first international appearance was in 1994 in the GB eight at the World Rowing Junior Championships, winning a bronze medal. After school, he attended Imperial College London, winning two Henley Royal Regatta races with them.