Wherley set to fulfil last rowing ambition

MICHAEL WHERLEY admits he will fulfil his final rowing ambition when he becomes the oldest rower to take part in this year’s University Boat Race.

The 36-year-old American is a three-time World Championship winner and veteran of two Olympic Games but is excited about taking his seat in the Oxford boat on March 29 for the annual race.

He spent eight years as part of the American Olympic squad, competing in Sydney in 2000 and Athens four years later, and combined his training with a full-time job as a computer programmer for Dow Jones.