Anna Watkins

Anna Rose Watkins MBE PhD (née Bebington, born 13 February 1983) is a British rower.

Anna Watkins
MBE, PhD
Personal information
Birth nameAnna Rose Bebington
Full nameAnna Rose Watkins
Nationality United Kingdom
Born (1983-02-13) 13 February 1983
Leek, Staffordshire, England
Home townWokingham, Berkshire, England
EducationNatural Sciences
Alma materNewnham College, Cambridge
OccupationStudent
Years active2001–
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
WebsiteAnnaWatkins.co.uk
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportRowing
EventDouble sculls
University teamNewnham College Boat Club
ClubRob Roy Boat Club
Leander Club
Turned pro2003
Medal record
Women's rowing
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
2012 LondonDouble sculls
2008 BeijingDouble sculls
World Championships
2010 KarapiroDouble sculls
2011 BledDouble sculls
2009 PoznańDouble sculls
2007 MunichDouble sculls

A double Olympian, Watkins won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, both in the double sculls. She has also won four medals in the World Championships, winning gold in successive years, in 2010 and in 2011.

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