David Riches

David Riches (born 1961) is a former Scottish international rower who participated in the 1986 Commonwealth Games.[1]

For the British anatomist, see David Riches (anatomist).

David Riches
Personal information
Full nameChristopher David M Riches
Born (1961-03-23) 23 March 1961
Sport
SportRowing
ClubMolesey Boat Club
Medal record
Men's Rowing
Representing  Scotland
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Strathclyde Coxless Pair

Rowing career

Riches was part of the coxless pairs crew, with Ewan Pearson that won the national title rowing for Molesey Boat Club, at the 1985 National Rowing Championships.[2][3] The following year the pair participated in the 1986 Commonwealth Games, where he won a bronze medal in the men's coxless pairs.[1][4] He was a double winner of the Silver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge Cup in 1984 and 1985.

References
  1. "Year To Savour For Scottish Rowing". Glasgow Herald. 24 December 1986. p. 24.
  2. "Railton, Jim. "Rowing." Times, 20 July 1985, p. 29". Times Digital Archives.
  3. "Railton, Jim. "Rowing." Times, 22 July 1985, p. 25". Times Digital Archives.
  4. "Commonwealth Games results". Commonwealth Games Federation.


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