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Billy Gammon

Thursday, 06 November 2008 21:13 dean

Rower 4: Billy Gammon
Age: 35
Education: King’s School, Bruton (1987-1992); Durham University (1993-1996)
Nickname: Weeman
Key strengths: Ability to talk nonsense for prolonged periods
Interests: Sport
Key influences: Jerry Fielder, Peter Thomson, mum & dad, John Daly (on a sober day)

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Tom Wigram

Thursday, 06 November 2008 21:13 dean

Rower 3: Tom Wigram
Age: 30
Education: King’s College NZ (1994-1995) Blundells UK (1992-1994)
Nickname: Dora the Explorer
Key strengths: construction/building, rock steady temperament
Interests: No.8 wire; rugby, fishing (1 snapper in 2 years)
Work: Apprentice Builder for Lindesay Construction

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Matthew Hampel

Thursday, 06 November 2008 21:13 dean

Rower 2: Matthew Hampel
Age: 32
Education: Northumbria University - BSc Hons Business & IT
Nickname: Manbag
Key strengths: Cooking, bad jokes
Interests: All things Telecom, Sport
Key influences: Delia Smith, Will Farrel

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Pete Staples

Sunday, 22 February 2009 03:35 Billy Gammon

Rower 1: Pete Staples
Age: 38
Education: School of Life
Nickname: Rex
Key strengths: Has the ability to keep a positive attitude regardless of any situation. Also Fancy Dress skills (Dora is upset that his title has gone!)
Interests: Downhill cycling, Kabadee and Ambrosia Rice Pudding.
Key influences: Tom, Matt & Billy

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