Matthew Brittain
Personal information
Born (1987-05-05) 5 May 1987
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2012 LondonCoxless four

Matthew Brittain (born 5 May 1987) is a South African rower. He won a gold medal in the Men's lightweight coxless four event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, with teammates James Thompson, John Smith and Sizwe Ndlovu.[1][2]

Subsequently, Matthew Brittain and James Thompson were instrumental in setting up the John Waugh Rock The Boat Regatta Series.[3]

References

  1. "Matthew Brittain Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  2. "Matthew Brittain". London 2012. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  3. https://www.teamsa.co.za/olympians-world-champions-take-on-the-rest-at-roodeplaat/


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