Georgia Miansarow
Sydney University Boat Club (NSW)
Georgia Miansarow was born in England, moving to Sydney New South Wales in 2012 and racing for New South Wales and Australia has carved out a distinguished career in Australian rowing, with a focus on lightweight sculling. Her journey through the ranks is marked by consistent improvement, a wide range of successes, and a deep dedication to the sport. From her early days in the Youth Eight to her more recent triumphs at the World Rowing Cup and National Championships, Miansarow's career exemplifies resilience, versatility, and relentless drive.
Her rowing career began to take shape in 2012, when she helped secure first place in the Interstate Women’s Youth Eight at the Australian National Championships, signaling the start of her potential in competitive rowing. The following year, at the 2013 Under 23 World Rowing Championships, Georgia earned a solid fifth place in the Lightweight Double Scull, followed by another fifth place at the World Rowing Championships in the Lightweight Quad Scull. These results showed that she could hold her own on the international stage, even as a developing athlete.
In 2014, Miansarow’s progress was evident in both national and international competition. At the Australian National Championships, she claimed first place in the Lightweight Quad Scull and second place in the Under 23 Lightweight Single Scull, underlining her growing proficiency across multiple boat classes. Her international results that year, including a third place at the Under 23 World Rowing Championships in the Lightweight Double Scull, demonstrated her capability in highly competitive fields.
Miansarow continued to climb through the ranks in 2015, securing first place in the Double Scull at the Australian National Championships and second in the Lightweight Single Scull. Despite finishing fifth at the 2015 World Rowing Championships in the Lightweight Quad Scull, her performances at home and abroad revealed a rower steadily closing in on the top echelons of the sport.
Georgia in the two seat of the Australian lightweight quad at the 2015 World Championships
Photo courtesy of Rowing Australia
Her breakthrough year came in 2017, when Georgia notched several key victories, including a first place in both the Lightweight Single Scull and Lightweight Double Scull at the Australian National Championships. She also claimed second place in the Lightweight Quad Scull at the World Rowing Championships that year, cementing her status as one of the top lightweight scullers in the world. While she faced tough competition in the World Rowing Cup events, where she finished sixth in both the Lightweight Double Scull and Quad Scull, these experiences were important building blocks for her career.
The 2018 season saw Miansarow continue to shine on both the national and international stages. She dominated the Australian National Championships, claiming first place in the Lightweight Quad Scull, Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull, and Lightweight Single Scull. Her consistency across these events highlighted her adaptability and skill in multiple boat classes. While her results at the World Rowing Cups that year didn’t see podium finishes, Miansarow’s strength at the national level remained clear, as she further solidified her position as a leading sculler in Australia.
2018 National Champion Lightweight Quad - Georgia in SUBC uniform
Photo from Guerin collection
In 2019, Georgia's success continued with another dominant performance in the Lightweight Quad Scull at the Australian National Championships, earning first place once again. Although she placed second in the Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull, her performances in both the national and international spheres demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest level. She also earned a place in the Australian team for the 2023 World Rowing Cup III, where she finished fourth in the Lightweight Single Scull, showing she still had plenty of competitive fire after nearly a decade of top-tier performances.
From the year 2019 to 2023 Georgia was Cycling from Sydney University on the Staminade Team racing around Australia in the national road series.
In 2023, Miansarow claimed three gold medals at the Australian National Championships in the Lightweight Single Scull, Lightweight Double Scull, and Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull, a testament to her dominance in the lightweight events. Her continued presence in international competitions proved that she was still at the top of her game. At the 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic Qualification Regatta Georgia finished in third missing out on Olympic Qualification sadly only by one place.
2023 Interstate Champion Lightweight Quad
Photo from the Guerin collection
Georgia Miansarow's career has been a testament to steady improvement, relentless dedication, and versatility across a variety of boat classes. Her ability to compete in the Lightweight Single Scull, Double Scull, and Quad Scull with consistent success reflects her skill, mental toughness, and long-term commitment to the sport. With numerous national titles, top finishes at World Rowing Championships, and Olympic qualification on the horizon, Miansarow’s legacy is already solidified as one of Australia’s most accomplished lightweight scullers.
Her success serves as a powerful example for aspiring athletes, particularly those in the lightweight events, showcasing the importance of perseverance, adaptability, and the ability to stay competitive year after year.
Some rowing highlights
2012 Australian National Championship Interstate Women’s Youth Eight – First
2013 Under 23 World Rowing Championships Lightweight Double Scull – Fifth
2013 World Rowing Championships Lightweight Quad Scull – Fifth
2014 Australian National Championship Lightweight Double Scull – Third
2014 Australian National Championship Lightweight Quad Scull – First
2014 Australian National Championship Under 23 Lightweight Single Scull – Second
2014 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – Second
2014 World Rowing Cup Lightweight Double Scull – Eleventh
2014 Under 23 World Rowing Championships Lightweight Double Scull – Third
2015 Australian National Championship Double Scull – First
2015 Australian National Championship Lightweight Single Scull – Second
2015 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – Second
2015 World Rowing Championships Lightweight Quad Scull – Fifth
2017 Australian National Championship Lightweight Single Scull – First
2017 Australian National Championship Lightweight Double Scull – First
2017 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – Third
2017 World Rowing Cup II Lightweight Double Scull – Sixth
2017 World rowing Cup III Quad Scull – Sixth
2017 World Rowing Championship Lightweight Quad Scull – Second
2018 Australian National Championship Quad Scull – First
2018 Australian National Championship Lightweight Single Scull – Third
2018 Australian National Championship Lightweight Quad Scull – First
2018 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – First
2018 World Rowing Cup II Lightweight Double Scull – Fiftheenth
2018 World Rowing Cup III Lightweight Quad Scull – Fifth
2019 Australian National Championship Lightweight Quad Scull – First
2019 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – Second
2023 Australian National Championship Quad Scull – Third
2023 Australian National Championship Lightweight Single Scull – First
2023 Australian National Championship Lightweight Double Scull – First
2023 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – First
2023 World Rowing Cup III Lightweight Single Scull – Fourth
2024 Australian National Championship Double Scull – Third
2024 Australian National Championship Interstate Lightweight Quad Scull – First
2024 World Rowing Final Olympic Qualification Regatta – Third
Jack Hargreaves
May 2025