Charles Burkitt

Charles was a bronze medallist in the men's pair event at the 2008 and 2007 World U23 Championships. He joined the senior men's squad in October 2008 but injury has prevented him from challenging for a senior team place in 2009.

Charles was originally a swimmer and started rowing at 16 when he was looking for a new sport to try.

He had a successful season domestically in 2008, winning the Thames Cup (the club eights event) with Leander Club at Henley Royal Regatta and winning gold in the men’s pair at Essen Regatta.

As a junior, Charles won a silver medal at the World Junior Rowing Championships in 2004 in the coxed four and competed in 2003 at the Coupe de la Jeunesse.

He has won various medals at the National Schools Regatta and the National Championships Regatta.

At one point, Charles held the course record at the National Championships for a J16 single scull.

Charles is currently in his final year as a student at Reading University. He is studying cybernetics and is interested in simulations. In his spare time he works as a waiter and barman.