Lawrence Brittain

Lawrence Brittain (born 9 November 1990) is a South African rower. He competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1] He won the silver medal along with partner Shaun Keeling.[2] Brittain beat cancer in 2015.[3][4]

Lawrence Brittain
Personal information
Born (1990-11-09) 9 November 1990
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb)
Sport
CountrySouth Africa
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  South Africa
Olympic Games
2016 Rio de JaneiroCoxless pair

References
  1. "Lawrence Brittain". Rio 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. Issaacson, David. "Brittain returns to rowing after cancer battle". Time Live. Times Media Group. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  4. "SA's Brittain wins cancer battle, silver medal". IOL. Retrieved 11 August 2016.


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