Georgia Patten
West Australian Rowing Club (WA)
Georgia Patten has proven herself as one of Australia’s most promising and consistent rowers, showcasing her talent and versatility in a range of boat classes from the junior level to international competitions. Her career, defined by podium finishes at national championships, World Rowing Cups, and the Olympics, reflects her commitment and skill in the sport. Georgia’s journey has been marked by steady progress and a determination to excel on the world stage.
Early Career and National Recognition (2017-2018)
Georgia’s journey to prominence began in 2017, where she had an impressive run at the Australian National Championships. She secured first place in the Under 21 Quad Scull and second place in both the Under 21 Coxless Pair and Under 21 Coxed Four. Additionally, she helped her team earn third place in the Interstate Youth Eight, further showcasing her versatility across boat classes.
In 2018, Georgia continued to excel at the national level, winning first place in the Under 23 Coxless Pair, Under 23 Coxless Four, and Under 23 Eight at the Australian National Championships. Her strong performance at the World Rowing Cup III, where she placed sixth in the Coxless Pair, and a fifth-place finish at the Under 23 World Rowing Championships confirmed her ability to compete at the highest levels, even though she was still in the early stages of her career.
2018 World Under 23 Championships Pair with Georgia in bow
Building Consistency and International Success (2019)
Georgia’s performances continued to impress in 2019, as she earned third place in the Open Eight at the Australian National Championships and third in the Under 23 Single Scull. Her skill in sculling was evident when she won first place in the Under 23 Double Scull, and she helped her team to second place in the Under 23 Quad Scull. She also contributed to a first-place finish in the Under 23 Eight, demonstrating her ability to succeed in both sculling and sweep rowing. At the Under 23 World Rowing Championships, she finished second in the Double Scull, an excellent international result that highlighted her growing reputation on the global stage.
Olympic Journey and Continued Growth (2021)
2021 was a significant year for Georgia, with her continued dominance in the national scene and her Olympic debut. She won first place in the Eight at the Australian National Championships, along with second place in the Coxless Four. However, her journey to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics didn’t yield the result she had hoped for, as the Women’s Eight finished fifth. Despite the tough competition, the experience of competing in the Olympics was an invaluable milestone for her career and an opportunity to learn from the best.
Recent Success and Strength in the Women’s Eight (2022-2023)
In 2022, Georgia was in top form, securing second place in the Coxless Pair, first place in the Coxless Four, and contributing to her team’s third-place finish in the Interstate Queens Cup at the Australian National Championships. At the World Rowing Cup II, her team finished third in the Women’s Eight, followed by a victory in World Rowing Cup III. Georgia’s performance at the World Rowing Championships with the Women’s Eight, where they finished fifth, reinforced her ability to compete with the best in the world.
2022 win in Lucerne at World Cup 3, Georgia in front row third from left
Georgia’s resilience was evident in 2023, as she continued to perform well at both national and international levels. She earned second place in the Coxless Four at the Australian National Championships and placed third in the World Rowing Cup II and second in World Rowing Cup III in the same event. At the World Rowing Championships, she finished fifth in the Coxless Four, continuing her steady progress toward challenging for podium positions.
Looking Ahead: 2024 and Paris Olympic Games
Heading into 2024, Georgia Patten remains a key member of the Australian rowing team. At the Australian National Championships, she secured first place in the Coxless Pair and third in the Coxless Four. On the international stage, she helped her Women’s Eight team finish fourth at World Rowing Cup II and secured a first-place finish in World Rowing Cup III. At the Paris 2024 Olympics, her crew finished fourth, just outside the medal positions, but demonstrating once again her ability to compete at the highest level of the sport.
2024 Olympic Eight with Georgia in six seat
Legacy and Conclusion
Georgia Patten’s career is a story of steady progress, resilience, and growth. From her early years in the Under 21 and Under 23 categories to her more recent successes in the Women’s Eight, Georgia has proven herself a force in Australian rowing. Her numerous podium finishes at national championships and international events, along with her Olympic debut, solidify her place as one of Australia’s top rowers.
Although her Olympic journey hasn’t yet led to a podium finish, Georgia’s ability to consistently perform at the highest levels of competition, her versatility across different boat classes, and her drive to improve make her a standout athlete. Her story continues to inspire the next generation of rowers in Australia and beyond.
Some rowing highlights
2017 Australian National Championship Under 21 Quad Scull – First
2017 Australian National Championship Under 21 Coxless Pair – Second
2017 Australian National Championship Under 21 Coxed Four – Second
2017 Australian National Championship Interstate Youth Eight – Third
2018 Australian National Championship Open Eight – Second
2018 Australian National Championship Under 23 Coxless Pair – First
2018 Australian National Championship Under 23 Coxless Four – First
2018 Australian National Championship Under 23 Eight – First
2018 World Rowing Cup III Coxless Pair – Sixth
2018 Under 23 World Rowing Championship Coxless Pair – Fifth
2019 Australian National Championship Open Eight – Third
2019 Australian National Championship Under 23 Single Scull – Third
2019 Australian National Championship Under 23 Double Scull – First
2019 Australian National Championship Under 23 Quad Scull – Second
2019 Australian National Championship Under 23 Eight – First
2019 Australian National Championship Interstate Queens Cup – Third
2019 Under 23 World Rowing Championship Double Scull – Second
2021 Australian National Championship Coxless Four – Second
2021 Australian National Championship Eight – First
2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Women’s Eight – Fifth
2022 Australian National Championship Coxless Pair – Second
2022 Australian National Championship Coxless Four – First
2022 Australian National Championship Interstate Queens Cup – Third
2022 World Rowing Cup II Women’s Eight – Third
2022 World Rowing Cup III Women’s Eight – First
2022 World Rowing Championship Women’s Eight - Fifth
2023 Australian National Championship Coxless Four – Second
2023 World Rowing Cup II Coxless Four - Third
2023 World Rowing Cup III Coxless Four – Second
2023 World Rowing Championship Coxless Four – Fifth
2024 Australian National Championship Coxless Pair – First
2024 Australian National Championship Coxless Four – Third
2024 World Rowing Cup II Women’s Eight - Fourth
2024 World Rowing Cup III Women’s Eight – First
2024 Paris Olympic Games Women’s Eight – Fourth
Jack Hargreaves
April 2025