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Chris Harris (rower)

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Christopher Harris (born 19 October 1985) in Durban, South Africa is a New Zealand rower.[1]

BornChristopher Harris
(1985-10-19) 19 October 1985 (age 40)
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight89 kg (196 lb)[1]
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Chris Harris
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BornChristopher Harris
(1985-10-19) 19 October 1985 (age 40)
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Weight89 kg (196 lb)[1]
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  New Zealand
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 SarasotaDouble sculls
Bronze medal – third place2015 AiguebeletteDouble sculls
Bronze medal – third place2018 PlovdivDouble sculls
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Harris started rowing while at Whanganui High School.[2] He competed at the 2012 Olympics in the men's four, and the boat came fifth in the B final.[3] He won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Rowing Championships.[4] At the 2017 New Zealand rowing nationals at Lake Ruataniwha, he partnered with Robbie Manson in the men's double sculls and they became national champions.[5] Harris announced his retirement from international rowing in September 2021.

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