Harrison Nichols
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| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 21 July 2006 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Club | Hunter Valley Grammar School, Newcastle University Boat Club (AU) |
| Team | Australian Rowing Team |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals |
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| National finals |
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Harrison Nichols (born 21 July 2006) is an Australian rower of the Australian Olympic Rowing Team,[1] set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.[2] He is best known for winning the 2023 double-gold medal in the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four at the International Para Regatta in Gavirate, Italy and qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics by placing in the World Rowing Championships, Belgrade 2023.[3]
Career
[edit]Nichols has competed under the Hunter Valley Grammar School rowing club since 2019.[4]
In February 2023, he was selected as member of the Australian National Rowing Team, competing at the Australian Rowing Championships in Champion Lakes, Western Australia, winning gold in the PR3 Men’s Single Scull and PR3 Mixed Double Scull with Lisa Greissl.[5] Harrison also won the Interstate Men’s PR3 Single Scull representing the New South Wales team.[6]
In April 2023, Nichols was selected as a member of the NSW Men’s Pathway Eight crew.[7]
In June 2023, Harrison and the Australian National Rowing Team competed at the International Para Regatta in Gavirate, Italy and winning double-gold PR3 Mixed Coxed Four alongside Lisa Greissl, Susannah Lutze, Thomas Birtwhistle, and Teesaan Koo (Cox).[8]
In September 2023, Harrison competed at the World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia in the PR3 Mixed Coxed Four the crew of Tom Birtwhistle, Harrison Nichols, Jessica Gallagher, Susannah Lutze, and cox Teesan Koo.[9][10] The crew finished fourth, qualifing the boat for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.[11]
In October 2023, Harrison was selected as a finalist in the Sport NSW Sports Awards in the category of Young Athlete of the Year with a Disability.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Nichols was born 21 July 2006 in Wagga Wagga NSW. He was involved in a farming accident at the age of 4 that resulted in physical impairment to his right foot.[13]
Between May and June 2022, Harrison underwent a series of reconstructive and skin graft surgeries on his right foot to improve mobility and usage. He resumed rowing in the 2022/2023 summer season.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harrison Nichols". Rowing Australia. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Teenage Rowing Star Harrison Nichols Fourth at World Titles". Port Stephens Examiner. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Silver Lining for Morrison McIntyre as pair cast their eyes toward Paris". Rowing Australia. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Harrison Nicols". MP Jenny Aitchison. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Regatta Results". Rowing Australia. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Interstate and Day 7 Wrap". Rowing NSW. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Future Stars to Shine at Junior Trials and School Pathways Regatta". Rowing Australia. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Aussies celebrate flying start at International Para Regatta". Rowing Australia. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "PR3 Mixed Coxed Four Book their sport in Paris". Rowing NSW. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Every Aussie boat, every Aussie crew: The ultimate 2023 World Champs Form Guide". Rowing Australia. 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Rowers, rising stars to watch at NSW rowing championships ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic trials". The Australian. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Teenage Rowing Star Nichols NSW Sports Award Finalise". Maitland Mercury. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Harrison Nichols, Rowing Australia's Youngest Member". Daily Motion. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Teenage Rowing Star Nichols NSW Sports Award Finalise". Maitland Mercury. Retrieved 11 January 2023.