About John Bland
Born 1958. John Bland is a British rower.
John Bland (born 23 August 1958) is a British rower. He competed in the men's coxless four event at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
He rowed for Oxford in the 1980, 1981 and 1983 Boat Races winning on each occasion. He also represented Great Britain at the 1981 and 1983 World Rowing Championships winning a silver medal in 1981
He was a three time winner at Henley Royal Regatta, including in the Grand Challenge Cup in 1981 and 1983 whilst at Oxford, and the Stewards Challenge Cup in 1984 as a member of Tyne Rowing Club.
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Who is John Bland?
British rower
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John Bland was born on 23 August 1958 in Cannock.
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