Denis Guye

Denis Guye was a leading sculler in the late-1920s and early-30s. He finished second to David Collet in the Wingfield Sculls in the three years 1927-29, but gained revenge by beating Collet into second place in the 1930 Centenary Wingfields. Guye then went on to win it again in 1931 and 1932 before losing it the next year to his 1928 Olympic double sculls partner Humphrey Boardman. Guye also contested the Diamond Sculls at Henley, but never made it to a final.

Guye was a lifelong member of the Thames Rowing Cub and first served on their committee in the 1920s. He had the honour of being the club’s chairman in 1980 when they celebrated their 150th anniversary. Guye was a journalist who wrote articles for The Field amongst others.