Chris Aistrop Explained

Chris Aistrop
Birth Name:Christine Aistrop
Birth Date:1947
Birth Place:London
Sport:Rowing
Club:Weybridge Ladies
Thames Valley Skiff Club

Christine Aistrop (born 1947) is a retired rower who competed for Great Britain.

Rowing career

Aistrop started rowing when she switched from skiffing and joined the Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club in 1972.[1]

In 1974 she won a British title at the 1974 British Rowing Championships in the coxed four with Clare Grove, Maggie Lambourn and Chris Grimes.[2] [3] and was consequently selected by Great Britain for the 1974 World Rowing Championships in Lucerne which was the inaugural championships for women. Competing in the coxed four event the crew finished 11th overall after a fifth place finish in the B final.[4] [5]

Administrative career

At the 1975 World Rowing Championships she was the Ladies British team manager.[1] She was jointly responsible with Rosemary Mayglothling for setting up the Henley Women's Regatta in June 1988 and was the first chairman.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Aistrop . Rowing Story . 25 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Railton, Jim. "Marriage of two quads promises something special for Lucerne." Times, 22 July 1974, p. 8. Times Digital Archives.
  3. Web site: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (20-21 JULY). Rowing Story.
  4. News: British eight sprint to silver medal . Railton . Jim . . 9 September 1974 . 7. Times Digital Archives.
  5. Web site: Railton, Jim. "Mrs Clark's rapid rise with pathfinders." Times, 2 Sept. 1974, p. 7. Times Digital Archives.
  6. Web site: Our History . Henely Royal Regatta . 25 September 2020.