Geoffrey Stewart

For those of a similar name, see Jeff Stewart (disambiguation).
Geoffrey Stewart
Geoffrey Stewart

Born (1973-12-15) 15 December 1973
Sydney
Nationality Australian
Education Newington College
Occupation School Teacher
Olympic medal record
Men's Rowing
2000 Sydney, AUS M4-
2004 Athens, GRE 8+
World Rowing Championships
1999 St. Catharines, CAN M4-
1997 Lac d'Aiguebelette, FRA M8+
World Rowing U23 Championships
1995 Groningen, NED M2-
1994 Paris,FRA M2-

Geoffrey Peter Stewart (born 15 December 1973) is an Olympic-level rower, who competes for Australia.[1]

He is the twin brother of James Stewart (Olympian 1996, 2000, 2004) and older brother of Stephen Stewart(Olympian 2004,2008). They were the first trio of brothers to represent Australia in rowing at the same Olympics and were all educated at Newington College (1984–1991),[2] and coached by Olympian and fellow Old Newingtonian Michael Morgan and deputy headmaster Robert Buntine.

In 1996 Geoffrey competed in the Men's Eight event at the Atlanta Olympics, placing sixth. In 2000 he again teamed up with James and competed in the Men's coxless four with James placing 3rd. In 2004 Athens Olympics he rowed with his brother James and Stephen in the Men's Eight placing third.

He now Teaches and Coaches Rowing at Shore School.

References

  1. ↑ Olympic Profile
  2. ↑ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 189


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