Josh Bugajski - Rowing
Name: Joshua Bugajski
Born: Cheadle Heath, England
School(s): Cardiff University Rowing Club
Club(s): Oxford Brookes University Boating Club
Event: Men’s Eight
Other Sports: Cycling
Olympic Experience: Debut
Medals: World Championships (Bronze 2019), European Championships (Gold 2021, Silver 2019)
Other Honours:
If it wasn’t for the pandemic postponing Tokyo 2020 by a year, Josh wouldn’t have the opportunity to make his Olympic debut this summer. After sleeping awkwardly on a flight to a training camp in Namibia, Josh had suffered a freak nerve injury which prevented use of the right side of his back and right arm.
Josh will be a part of the Men’s Eight in Tokyo and he’ll be joined in the boat by fellow Welsh athlete, Ollie Wynne-Griffith.
What club did Josh start rowing at?
As well as Rebecca Muzerie, Josh was another Team GB athlete who was introduced to rowing by Cardiff University.
One thing you didn’t know about Josh Bugajski
Josh was regularly hospitalised as a child due to suffering with chronic brittle asthma and grew up on a Stockport council estate. Neither were able to prevent him from becoming a champion rower.
What dates will Josh be competing at Tokyo 2020?
Sunday, July 25 - Heats (03:00)
Wednesday, July 28 - Repechage (02:48)
Friday, July 30 - Final (02:25)
