Simon Barr
German rower
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Simon Barr (born 12 September 1985) is a German lightweight rower.
Born12 September 1985
SportRowing
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Barr was educated at Eastbourne College, where he was introduced to rowing.[1] He studied Chemistry at Durham University and competed in lightweight rowing with the Durham University Boat Club.[1][2] He represented Great Britain at the 2006 World University Rowing Championships.[3]
Later switching nationality to Germany, he won the gold medal at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam with the lightweight men's eight.[4]
