Daniel Topolski

Daniel Topolski was a British writer, rower, rowing coach and commentator. He studied at the University of Oxford where he represented the Blue boat twice, in 1967 and 1968. In 1977, he won a gold medal at the World Rowing Championships. He coached the Oxford University Boat Club crew fifteen times, leading them to victory twelve times, including a ten-win streak. He also coached British squads at two Olympic Games. After retiring from coaching he commentated on rowing at the Olympic Games and Boat Races.