Making waves in Australian rowing
A proud Athelstone local, Ollie’s rise has been powered by determination, discipline, and the support of initiatives such as Council’s Personal Achievement Grants.
Training with both the South Australian Sports Institute and the Adelaide University Boat Club, Ollie has already built a competitive résumé that many athletes would envy, and 2026 has been his strongest year yet. With a growing list of achievements, Ollie is only just beginning to show what he’s capable of. As he takes to the water in July, Council and the community will be watching proudly and cheering loudly.
Recent achievements
Ollie has delivered an outstanding series of performances across state and national competitions, collecting an impressive haul of medals, including:
- 2026 Australian Rowing Championships, Lake Barrington, Tasmania (March):
- Gold: U23 Men's Double Scull
- Gold: U23 Men's Quadruple Scull
- Bronze: U23 Men's Single Scull
- Bronze: King’s Cup Men’s Eight
- 2026 South Australian State Championships, West Lakes (February):
- Gold: Open Men’s Single Scull
- Gold: Open Men’s Double Scull
- Gold: Open Men’s Quad Scull
- Gold: Open Men’s Eight
- 2026 News South Wales State Championships - Penrith (February):
- Silver: U23 Men’s Single Scull
Wearing the green and gold
In a milestone moment for his career, Ollie has been selected to represent Australia in the Men’s Quad Scull at the U23 World Rowing Championships in Duisburg, Germany, taking place on 23–26 July 2026. This achievement places him among the nation’s top emerging rowers and marks the beginning of his international career.
For Ollie, ‘representing Australia at a world championship event means something more than just wearing a uniform. Representing the country in the green and gold colours reflects our standards and values that not only make me proud to be on a team but proud to be an Australian.’