Heather Mary Stanning

Heather Stanning, born on January 26, 1985, in Yeovil, England, is a former British rower and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Known for her excellence in the women's pair alongside Helen Glover, they made history at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics. Stanning's dedication and strength on the water earned her widespread acclaim. Beyond rowing, she served in the British Army, showcasing her commitment and discipline. Heather Stanning remains a source of inspiration for her remarkable achievements and contributions to both sport and service.

Here are some of her career achievements:-

• Jointly with Helen Glover, she holds a world record in Women coxless pairs rowing
• The first British female rower to win Olympic gold in women’s rowing event
• In 2016, she became world's number one female rower
• Two gold medals at the European Championships of 2015 and 2016
• Gold medals in the Olympic Games of 2012 and 2016
• Honoured as the "Member of the Order of the British Empire" (MBE) in 2013.
• Ten gold medals at the World Rowing Cup competition held in between 2011-2016
• Winner of two silver medals and two gold medals at the World Championships of 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2015, respectively