Peter McClelland

Biography

Club:

Ottawa Rowing Club

Languages spoken:

English/French

Idols (in sport or other):

Wayne Gretzky

Favourite activities outside of sport:

Reading, running

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

Alexa McClelland (21)

Training Location(s):

Victoria, BC

Coach(es):

Mike Spracklen, Terry Paul

Senior national athlete since:

2010

College/ University (year graduated):

2007, 2009, 2010

Focus of studies:

Kinesiology, Business

Org./ charities supported:

World Vision, Right to Play

Other sports participated in:

Track and Field, Hockey

Favourite movies / TV shows:

Californication, The Game

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2010:

Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Champion for
Cambridge

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2008:

Henley Royal Regatta Champion

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2006:

Commonwealth Champion, men’s 8+ and Canadian University Champion

Major awards (ex. CDN Player of Year, Hall of Fame inductee):

2008 – University of Western Ontario Athlete of the Year
2006 – Canadian University Rower of the Year