Intro

Andy Houghton returned to the GB Rowing Team in 2017 to take on the challenge of racing the PR1 single sculls in the run-up to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

In a strong start to his Paralympic campaign, Houghton placed a creditable fourth at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota.

He took up rowing after attending a Paralympic talent day in Mile End, London, and became a member of the GB Rowing Team para squad in 2009.

Houghton earned his first GB vest at the 2009 Varese International Regatta, winning a silver medal in the men’s AS single scull behind fellow GB rower and Paralympic Champion Tom Aggar.  He followed this with a silver medal at the Munich World Cup.

Houghton continued to win medals at World Cup regattas in 2012 and 2013, before taking a break from international rowing.

Having returned in 2017, Houghton rowed to an impressive fourth place at the World Rowing Championships in Sarasota-Bradenton over the new distance of 2,000m.

 

 

 

 

 

On The Water

GB Competitive Record

World Rowing Championships
2018	6th	PR1M1x
2017	4th	PR1M1x

World Rowing Cup Regattas
2013 Dorney	Gold	ASM1x
2012 Munich	Bronze	ASM1x

Beyond The Boat

A keen sportsman from a young age, Houghton played at Hungerford Rugby Club for a number of years as well as racing Motocross.