Adrian Ellison

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAdrian Charles•Ellison
Used nameAdrian•Ellison
Born11 September 1958 in Solihull, England (GBR)
Measurements160 cm / 50 kg
AffiliationsULBC, Chiswick (GBR) / Leander Club, Henley-on-Thames (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

The London radiographer, Adrian Ellison, of the Tyrian Boat Club was Britain’s leading cox in the years leading up to the 1984 Olympic Games. In 1981 he won a bronze medal at the World Championships in the coxed pairs and he also took part in the next two World Championships, competing in the coxed fours in 1982 and the eights in 1983. At the 1984 Olympics he steered Britain to their first Olympic rowing gold medal for 36 years.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Rowing GBR Adrian Ellison
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 1 Gold
1992 Summer Olympics Rowing GBR Adrian Ellison
Eights, Men (Olympic) Great Britain 6

Special Notes