Benjamin Pritchard
Rower // Para-Rowing Squad
Club: City of Swansea RC / Welsh Rowing
Height: 177cm
Hometown: Mumbles, Swansea
A former cyclist and triathlete, Benjamin became paralysed from the waist down after a cycling crash in September 2016
Benjamin discovered a natural talent and love for the sport, making his GB Rowing Team International debut in the PR1 men’s single sculls at the 2019 World Championships. He came fifth at the delayed Tokyo Paralympic Games, setting a Paralympic record in the process. Since then, Benjamin has achieved two World Championship podiums and has qualified the PR1 Men’s single for Paris where he is aiming to improve on his Tokyo performance.
Outside of rowing, Benjamin is gaining work experience in two areas he is passionate about – coffee and BBC local radio. He is married to Meg and is father to Efa.
On The Water
Photo credit: Benedict Tufnell
