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'''Katherine Copeland''' (born 1 December 1990) is a English rower. In 2012, she was selected to represent Great Britain in the [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London Olympics]] in the [[Rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's lightweight double sculls|Women's lightweight double sculls]] with [[Sophie Hosking]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Katherine Copeland|url=http://www.london2012.com/athlete/copeland-katherine-1083088/|publisher=www.london2012.com|accessdate=29 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Katherine Copeland|url=http://www.britishrowing.org/gb-rowing-team/biographies/katherine-copeland|publisher=www.britishrowing.co.uk|accessdate=29 July 2012}}</ref> winning the gold medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18911526|title=Olympics rowing: Sophie Hosking & Katherine Copeland win gold|date=4 August 2012|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
'''Katherine Sarah Copeland''' (born 1 December 1990) is a English rower. In 2012, she was selected to represent Great Britain in the [[2012 Summer Olympics|2012 London Olympics]] in the [[Rowing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's lightweight double sculls|Women's lightweight double sculls]] with [[Sophie Hosking]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Katherine Copeland|url=http://www.london2012.com/athlete/copeland-katherine-1083088/|publisher=www.london2012.com|accessdate=29 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Katherine Copeland|url=http://www.britishrowing.org/gb-rowing-team/biographies/katherine-copeland|publisher=www.britishrowing.co.uk|accessdate=29 July 2012}}</ref> winning the gold medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18911526|title=Olympics rowing: Sophie Hosking & Katherine Copeland win gold|date=4 August 2012|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
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She was born in [[Ashington]], and was 14 when she first learnt to row at [[Yarm School]]. She is a member of [[Tees Rowing Club]], [[Stockton-on-Tees]]. |
She was born in [[Ashington]], and was 14 when she first learnt to row at [[Yarm School]]. She is a member of [[Tees Rowing Club]], [[Stockton-on-Tees]]. |
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| Born | 1 December 1990 Ashington | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Women's rowing | ||||||||||||||
| Club | Tees Rowing Club | ||||||||||||||
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Katherine Sarah Copeland (born 1 December 1990) is a English rower. In 2012, she was selected to represent Great Britain in the 2012 London Olympics in the Women's lightweight double sculls with Sophie Hosking,[1][2] winning the gold medal.[3]
She was born in Ashington, and was 14 when she first learnt to row at Yarm School. She is a member of Tees Rowing Club, Stockton-on-Tees. As a teacher, she also runs an after school art club for autistic children in conjunction with the Three Wings Trust.[4][5]
Reference
- ^ "Katherine Copeland". www.london2012.com. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ "Katherine Copeland". www.britishrowing.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ "Olympics rowing: Sophie Hosking & Katherine Copeland win gold". BBC Sport. 4 August 2012.
- ^ 'Three Wings Trust'
- ^ London2012 athlete profile http://www.london2012.com/athlete/copeland-katherine-1083088/
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