James Cracknell — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Double Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion in rowing
Global FSQA and R&D Executive Search Consultant
Completed the 2005–2006 Atlantic Rowing Race, finishing second in the pairs division
Co-authored 'The Crossing: Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race'
Holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Reading and a Master of Science from Brunel University

Biography

James Edward Cracknell is a British athlete, celebrated as a double Olympic gold medalist and winner of six world championship titles in rowing. He was appointed OBE for "services to sport" in the 2005 New Year Honours List. Cracknell began his rowing career at Kingston Grammar School, winning a gold medal at the Junior World Championships in 1990.