JAMES Cracknell was a familiar face in the Cambridge boat as they faced Oxford in the 2019 Boat Race.
Cracknell, 46, won gold medals at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games and became the oldest person to ever compete in the University showdown.
What does James Cracknell study at Cambridge?
The Boat Race rules state that all competitors must be students of the university for which they race.
And that is the case for former Olympic star Cracknell, who is currently studying for a Masters degree in philosophy at the University of Cambridge.
He began the course in September 2018 and attends Peterhouse College, reading an MPhil degree in human evolution.
The eldest competitor to ever race, Cracknell, 46, is a full 25 years older than the majority of his team-mates – but is still being able to keep up with the youngsters.
He told the BBC: "Compounded with studying as well, that's the difference between a full-time athlete and a student athlete. You've got to combine the times you are resting with full-time studying.
"It makes it incredibly difficult. But it makes it more satisfying and draws the team together. I am enjoying it.
"As you get older, most endurance athletes, last longer, power athletes, they have a shorter career, but rowing is a power endurance sport.
"I have kept fit in terms of endurance but the power has taken a long time to get back."
Did James take part in the Boat Race and did he win?
Yes, James was part of the Cambridge Uni boat that took on Oxford on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
He was rowing in the number 2 seat for the university.
And his team was triumphant, beating their rivals by a length.
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Is James the oldest ever rower in the Boat Race?
Cracknell, at 46, became the oldest entrant for the Boat Race beating previous record holder Andy Probert, who was cox for Cambridge in 1992.
Probert was 38 when he took part.
Mike Wherley was the previous record holder for the oldest rower at 35 years and eight months.
He rowed for Oxford in 2008.
Cracknell is also the most decorated rower to take part having won two Olympic golds in Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 in the coxless fours.
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