Simon Barr

Simon Barr (born 12 September 1985) is a German lightweight rower.

Simon Barr

Personal information
Born	(1985-09-12) 12 September 1985 (age 40)
Sport
Sport	Rowing
Medal record Men's rowing Representing  Germany World Rowing Championships 2014 Amsterdam Lwt eight 2015 Aiguebelette Lwt eight

Barr was educated at Eastbourne College, where he was introduced to rowing.^[1] He studied Chemistry at Durham University and competed in lightweight rowing with the Durham University Boat Club.^[1][2] He represented Great Britain at the 2006 World University Rowing Championships.^[3]

Later switching nationality to Germany, he won the gold medal at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam with the lightweight men's eight.^[4]