Scott Rider
British bobsledder and athlete
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Scott Frederick Rider (born 22 September 1977) is a British former bobsledder, shot putter and Highland games competitor.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (English) |
| Born | 22 September 1977 |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Bobsleigh, shot put, Highland games |
| Club | Enfield Harriers |
Biography
Rider joined the British bobsleigh team in 2000, and he competed in the four man event at the 2002 Winter Olympics, where he and his team-mates finished 11th.[2][3]
In shot putting, Rider represented England at three Commonwealth Games, in 2006, 2010 and 2014, finishing in the top ten in all three tournaments.[4] He was also British outdoor champion in the shot put in 2014 and British indoor champion in 2003 and 2013.[5] He is a member of Birchfield Harriers athletics club.[6]
At the Highland games, Rider won the World Highland Games Championships in 2016.[7] He was also World Caber Champion in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018.[8]
Rider holds a BA in Sports Sciences and Art from Brunel University London.[9]
