Joel Cassells

Joel Cassells (born 15 June 1994) is a British rower[1] who made his mark on the senior stage during his relatively short international career, winning gold at the World and European Championships and is focusing on Coaching the next generation of rowers.

Joel Cassells
Personal information
Born15 June 1994 (1994-06-15) (age 29)
Ballymoney, United Kingdom
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 AiguebeletteLwt coxless pair
Bronze medal – third place2016 RotterdamLwt coxless pair
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 PoznańLwt coxless pair
Gold medal – first place2016 BrandenburgLwt coxless pair

Rowing career

Joel starting rowing in 2006 at Bann Rowing Club. He then moved to Oxford for his university education where he competed for Oxford Brookes University Boat Club. In 2014 he stroked the eight which won the Temple Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. He won the gold medal in the lightweight men's coxless pair competition at the 2015 European Rowing Championships. He was part of the British team that topped the medal table at the 2015 World Rowing Championships at Lac d'Aiguebelette in France, where he won a gold medal as part of the lightweight coxless pair with Sam Scrimgeour.[2]

He won a bronze medal at the 2016 World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as part of the lightweight coxless pair with Sam Scrimgeour.[3]

He announced his retirement from international rowing in April 2017, returning to row for Oxford Brookes University Boat Club and focus on coaching the next generation of rowers.

Coaching career

Joel coached rowing at Kew House School Boat Club in West London. He coached the very successful at the time J15 Quad in the 2020/2021 racing season.

Molesey rowing club

Joel is captain of Molesey Boat Club.

Other pursuits

Joel is also a part of the Castore Sportswear Academy.[4]

References
  1. "Joel Cassells". British Rowing. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
  2. "2015 World Rowing Championships results". World Rowing.
  3. "2016 World Rowing Championships results". World Rowing.
  4. https://castore.co.uk/academy/joel-cassells/


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