As the Australian Boat Race makes the much-anticipated return to Melbourne this year, the University is pleased to announce the initial squads for the 2023 event.
The annual competition between Australia’s two oldest universities – Sydney and Melbourne – has a history going back over 160 years. On Saturday 14 October, the race is back in the waters of the Yarra river for the first time since 2019.
World Rowing Under 23 Championships bronze medallist Sara De Uray will be looking to continue her successful run in 2023, after being named the recipient of the John Hall Rowing Scholarship for the year, when she competes in the ABR for Melbourne. Melbourne, who lead Sydney in the Women’s race trophy tally 8-4, will be further bolstered by the presence of national champion and senior Australian team rower Eliza Gaffney.
The Men’s team will be led by the experienced Jopling Family Rowing Scholarship awardee Fraser Miscamble, who was part of the silver medal-winning Australian Men’s Four team at the 2023 World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
Melbourne supporters are invited to cheer on the crews. Pre-register for a supporter pack including a University cap on the day.
See the full squads below.
MEN’S
The University of Melbourne
| Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Felix Oliver | Bachelor of Design |
| Damien Schroder | Bachelor of Science |
| Roo Colley | Bachelor of Science |
| Alex Coleman | Bachelor of Biomedicine |
| Leon Iden | Exchange Student (MSc. Social Data Science) |
| Fraser Miscamble | Bachelor of Biomedicine |
| Nicholas Adkins | Bachelor of Arts |
| James Houghton | Bachelor of Biomedicine |
| Flynn Snowden | Bachelor of Arts |
| Ben Symons | Bachelor of Arts |
The University of Sydney
| Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Ryan Gibson | Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) |
| Hamish Danks | Bachelor of Architecture and Environments |
| Tom Anderson | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) |
| Marcus Britt | Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering) Graduate |
| Sam Bristow | Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies |
| Wyatt Batt | Juris Law |
| Henry Blackwell | Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
| Henry Wilcox | Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) / Bachelor of Arts |
| Oscar Beregi | Bachelor of Commerce / Engineering |
| Hayden Mounter | Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) |
| Cox, Tom Shaw | Bachelor of Commerce |
WOMEN’S
The University of Melbourne
| Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Sara de Uray | Bachelor of Biomedicine |
| Brooke Doolan | Bachelor of Science |
| Romy Cantwell | Bachelor of Biomedicine |
| Katerina Bitzios | Bachelor of Design |
| Eleanor Buchanan | Bachelor of Science |
| Meg Cartwright | Bachelor of Science |
| Zara Lavery | Bachelor of Science |
| Ellie McClure | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Charlotte Ball | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Eliza Gaffney | Juris Doctor |
| Louisa Bongrain | Bachelor of Science |
| Georgia Mortimore | Bachelor of Arts |
The University of Sydney
| Name | Course |
|---|---|
| Jaime Ford | Master of Global Health |
| Eleanor Price | Bachelor of Science and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate |
| Tara Rigney | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Ella Mentzines | Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies |
| Emily Sheppard | Bachelor of Education (Primary) |
| Sophia Wightman | Bachelor of Engineering Honours |
| Ella Cassin | Bachelor of Science (Medical science) Advanced studies |
| Zoe McKellar | Bachelor of Applied Science (Sport & Exercise Science) |
| Steffi Preller | Bachelor of Arts |
| Olivia Nattey | Bachelor of Arts |
| Zoe Bond | Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Law |
| Tiffany Botha | Bachelor of Psychology (Hons.) |
| Grace Turner | Bachelor of Arts |
| Cox, Lizzi Bolster | Bachelor of Education (Primary) |