James Fox (rower)

James Fox MBE (born 2 May 1992) is a British Paralympic rower who is a five time World champion and a Paralympic champion in the mixed coxed four Paralympic events. He started rowing when he was eleven.[1][2]

James Fox
MBE
Personal information
Born (1992-05-02) 2 May 1992
Peterborough, England
Sport
Country United Kingdom
SportParalympic rowing
DisabilityCongenital ankle condition
ClubUniversity of London Boat Club
Coached byBrian Young
Medal record
Paralympic rowing
Representing  Great Britain
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de JaneiroMixed coxed four
Gold medal – first place2020 TokyoMixed coxed four
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2013 ChungjuLTA Mix 4+
Gold medal – first place2014 BosbaanLTA Mix 4+
Gold medal – first place2015 AiguebeletteLTA Mix 4+
Gold medal – first place2017 SarasotaPR3 Mix 4+
Gold medal – first place2019 Linz-OttensheimPR3 Mix 4+

He started his career at the Peterborough City Rowing Club.[3] Fox broke his back in a car accident shortly after starting university.[4]

Fox attended the University of London where he rowed for the University of London Boat Club (ULBC).[5]

References
  1. "James Fox MBE - Profile". British Rowing. 10 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Paralympic champion Fox hoping to inspire future generation on return to rowing club". ITV News. 6 October 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Paralympic rowing champion returns to Peterborough club". ITV News. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  4. "Patience steers Para rower James Fox through coronavirus pandemic". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  5. "University of London Boat Club at Student Central". www.studentcentral.london. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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