Charles Cousins

Charles is selected in the men's quad for the 2009 World Championships in Poznan.

He was selected for GB Rowing's World Class Start Programme, sponsored by Siemens, after being tested at his local school and joined Rob Roy Boat Club where he was taught to row by Adrian Cassidy. Although still under 23 he has established himself in the senior men's quad in the 2009 World Cup series.

Charles' first GB vest was at the 2006 World Junior Championships where he finished 5th in the pair with Mohamed Sbihi. In his first U23 year in 2007 he gained GB selection and won a bronze in the double scull with Bill Lucas at the World U23 Championships.

In 2008 he was part of the men's quad which narrowly missed Olympic qualification. He then teamed up again with Bill Lucas at the World U23 Championships where they showed their class winning the gold medal to become World U23 Champions.

Charles is currently studying for a degree in Psychology at Reading University.

Charles is a Rubik's cube enthusiast.

Charles is Lottery Funded through UK Sport.