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Rob Hamill

On 15 February 2005 world record rower Rob Hamill participated in a videoconference with six secondary schools from around New Zealand.

Watch clips of Rob talking about:

  • Overcoming obstacles
  • How he prepares for different challenges
  • Rowing techniques and training tips
  • Motivation, and
  • Believing in yourself

Rob Hamill rose to international attention when he smashed the world record for the Atlantic Rowing Race in 1997 with rowing partner Phil Stubbs.

41 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes, 14kg of body weight and a lot of chocolate bars later, Rob and Phil arrived in Barbados.

Not one to sit still, the former Olympic and World Championship rower was a part of the next two winning Atlantic campaigns and set a World Record for indoor rowing.

He is now involved in organising rowing events such as The Great Race and the trans-Tasman Bridge to Bridge Challenge, as well as appearing as a motivational speaker.

Participating schools:

  • Roxburgh School
  • South Learning Centre
  • Te Aroha College
  • Opunake High School
  • Waitaki Valley School
  • Tokomairiro High School

Web links

The Great Race
www.thegreatrace.co.nz

Bridge to Bridge Rowing Challenge
www.bridgetobridge.co.nz

Cool Stuff – Ed’s celebs: Rob Hamill
http://www.tki.org.nz/r/wick_ed/cool/archives/rob_hamill.php

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