One man to look out for in the Opening Ceremony – and in the Australian Men’s Rowing 8

Boat is 26 year old Jack O’Brien from Walgett in north west NSW

Since the middle of May he’s been training, lapping, perfecting his style, mind, muscles and mentality, in various training camps and competitions across Europe – as the Australian Rowing Team works and works and works to give itself the best chance at a medal in Paris.

Time away from home is nothing new for Jack – who went away to boarding school at the end of year 5, aged 11.  

Even so, the farm is his ‘happy place’ – where he has the freedom to get away from the world of Rowing - and ponder life, with the comforts of his family being close by.

There’s a definite family vibe to Jack – and he loves the Walgett community too.

Who’ve been known to go crazy on the billboard creation side of things in the past!

This is a Manson Podcasting Production done in partnership with Rabobank Australia.

Production assistance from Alice Moffitt

Host is Skye Manson

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