UBBC’s Robbie Prosser won gold in the U23 World Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy. Robbie (second from left) and his crew set a record-breaking time of 6.02.90 in the Coxed Four, a shade under the previous record of 6:03.01.

“For the past four years it’s been a dream of mine to row in the under 23 GB team,” said Robbie, “When I came to Bristol Uni I was asked what I wanted to achieve in the next three years – I said I wanted to row in the top Bristol boat, but I also felt I could represent Great Britain in the World Championships. I never thought it would actually happen. Now it has, it really is like a dream come true.”

Ed Bloomfield, Head Coach at UBBC, said: “Robbie's professionalism and determination is what sets him apart from other, he is one of the best athletes we’ve worked with and a talent to watch for the future.”

“Credit must also go to Will Ruscombe-King, Head of strength and conditioning at Bristol, and other staff at Bristol for the amazing support they have given Robbie over the past three years”.