Benjamin Pritchard

A former cyclist and triathlete, Benjamin’s journey took an unexpected turn when he became paralysed from the waist down after a cycling crash in September 2016.

During his rehabilitation at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, he discovered indoor rowing, quickly catching the attention of British Rowing staff. He joined the para development squad in 2017 and has never looked back.

Benjamin’s natural talent and dedication propelled him onto the international stage, making his GB Rowing Team debut in the PR1 men’s single sculls at the 2019 World Championships. After finishing fifth at the delayed Tokyo Paralympic Games, where he set a Paralympic record, he continued his rise, securing two World Championship podiums. In 2024, he became Paralympic Champion in Paris, setting a new Paralympic record in the process.

Beyond his achievements on the water, Benjamin is a passionate advocate for athletes, representing their voices on both the World Rowing and British Paralympic Association Athlete’s Commissions.

He is also gaining experience in two of his passions, coffee and BBC local radio. He is married to Meg and is a proud father to Efa.

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