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Jasper Parish
Cox
Dual nationality
GBR and CAN
Height
180cm
School/high school/secondary school
St Paul’s School, London
Club
CUBC
Undergraduate/graduate
Undergraduate
Graduate course
Computer Science
Cambridge college
Clare
Why are you studying your course?
I’ve long been interested in computers and the logical mathematical theory behind them.
What is the most interesting part of your course?
Personally, I find discrete maths and algorithms to be the most rewarding.
Year you first started rowing
2016
First rowing club
St. Paul’s School
Name of first rowing coach
Bobby Thatcher
Why/how did you get into rowing?
My family is quite invested in the sport.
Who is your rowing idol?
Hank Evans
How do you balance rowing and academic life?
With difficulty.
Who would be your dream team eight to row with from everyone in the history of rowing?
2021 Kiwi 8+
What is your rowing history, and what has been your biggest achievement so far?
I rowed at school for 5 years, eventually culminating in making it to the Sunday of Henley.
Have you raced in the Boat Race before? If yes, when?
No
Have you ever been at school/university/on a team with anyone at ‘the other place’?
No
Your favourite race so far?
Henley Royal Regatta 2021
What is the best place you have ever rowed?
CUBC
Where would be your dream place to row?
CUBC
What do you feel is your greatest achievement through rowing, be it accolades or something more personal?
Sunday -Henley Royal Regatta 2021
What is your favourite sports quote?
“If you build it, they will come.”
How would you describe the sport to a non-rower?
Sliding up and down in a boat for the rest of your life.
What is your favourite movie about sports?
Moneyball
How does being an athlete make you a better person?
Learning leadership skills.
Why do you think someone outside of the sport can relate to your career as an athlete?
Everybody wants to be the best at something.
What are your strengths, as a person and as an athlete?
Being a person and an athlete.
What do your friends think of your athletic success? How do you handle missing out on activities with friends because of your athletic schedule?
It sucks to miss stuff.
Do you think you can win the Boat Race?
I can win the Boat Race.