Richard Archibald facts for kids
Richard Archibald is a skilled rower from Ireland. He was born on January 18, 1978, in Coleraine, which is in the United Kingdom. Richard is famous for representing Ireland in major rowing competitions, including the Olympic Games and the World Rowing Championships.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's rowing | ||
Representing  Ireland |
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| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 2005 Gifu | LM4- |
| Bronze | 2006 Eton | LM4- |
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Richard Archibald's Early Life and Rowing Journey
Richard Archibald started his rowing journey at a young age. He rowed for the Boat Club at Coleraine Academical Institution, which is a school in his hometown. Later, he continued to develop his skills at the Queen's University Belfast Boat Club. These experiences helped him become a top athlete.
Competing in the Olympics
One of Richard's biggest achievements was competing in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He was part of the men's lightweight coxless four team. This means there were four rowers in the boat, and they didn't have a coxswain (the person who steers the boat and tells the rowers what to do). His team finished in 6th place, which is a great accomplishment at the Olympics!
World Championship Medals
Besides the Olympics, Richard also had great success at the World Rowing Championships. These championships are held every year and bring together the best rowers from around the globe.
- In 2005, Richard won a silver medal in the lightweight coxless four event. This competition took place in Gifu, Japan.
- The following year, at the 2006 event in Eton, England, he won a bronze medal in the same lightweight coxless four category. These medals show his consistent performance at the highest level of the sport.
Role at Sport Northern Ireland
After his successful rowing career, Richard Archibald continued to contribute to sports. In 2024, he was working as the "interim CEO" (Chief Executive Officer) of Sport Northern Ireland. This organization helps to develop and promote sports across Northern Ireland. It supports athletes, coaches, and sports clubs, making sure that people of all ages can enjoy and participate in sports.
External Links
- Richard Archibald at World Rowing (archived)
- Richard Archibald at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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