Richard Archibald facts for kids
Richard Archibald is an Irish athlete famous for his skills in rowing. He was born on January 18, 1978, in Coleraine, which is in the United Kingdom. He has represented Ireland in many big competitions, including the Olympic Games.
| 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 Rowing Career
Richard Archibald is well-known for his achievements in rowing. He competed in a specific type of boat called the "lightweight coxless four." This means there were four rowers in the boat, and no coxswain (the person who steers and directs the crew). The rowers also had to be a certain weight.
Early Rowing Days
Richard started his rowing journey when he was younger. He rowed for the Boat Club at Coleraine Academical Institution. Later, he continued his rowing at Queen's University Belfast Boat Club. These clubs helped him develop his skills and become a top athlete.
Olympic and World Championship Success
Richard Archibald competed for Ireland at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He was part of the men's lightweight coxless four team. His team finished in 6th place, which is a great achievement at the Olympics.
He also won medals at the World Rowing Championships. He earned a silver medal in 2005 in Gifu, Japan. The next year, in 2006, he won a bronze medal in Eton, England. These medals show his talent and hard work in the sport.
Life After Competitive Rowing
Even after his main competitive rowing career, Richard Archibald has stayed involved in sports. As of 2024, he was working as the "interim CEO" of Sport Northern Ireland. Sport Northern Ireland is an organization that helps develop and promote sports across Northern Ireland. Being an "interim CEO" means he was temporarily leading the organization.
