Henry Youl
Tamar Rowing Club (TAS)
Henry Youl has carved out a remarkable career in Australian rowing, marked by consistent achievements and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Over the years, he has competed at the highest levels, showcasing his talent in both sculling and sweep events, while representing Australia on the world stage.
Henry’s rowing career began in earnest in 2014 when he competed in the Interstate Men’s Youth Eight Championship as the stroke. That year, the crew finished in fifth place, a solid foundation for what would become a series of notable performances in subsequent years.
In 2015, Henry’s breakthrough year, he won the U21 Men’s Single Scull at the National Championships, a significant individual achievement. He also stroked the Men’s Youth Eight at the Interstate Championships, where they finished sixth. This combination of individual success and leadership skills paved the way for his future in the sport.
By 2016, Henry was making waves internationally. He represented Australia at the U23 World Championships in the U23 Men’s Coxed Four, where he stroked the crew to a bronze medal—an important milestone in his career. The following year, at the 2017 National Championships, Henry earned a bronze medal in the U23 Men’s Scull. He also played a pivotal role in the U23 Men’s Double Scull, winning the gold medal.
At the 2017 U23 World Championships, Henry again stroked the U23 Men’s Coxed Four, leading them to a fifth-place finish. This year was one of significant progress for Henry, as he demonstrated his versatility by excelling in both single and crew events.
In 2018, Henry competed in the Interstate Men’s Single Championship, finishing seventh. He returned to the same event in 2019, again finishing in seventh place. That year, he also stroked the Interstate Men’s Eight, where they finished sixth, continuing his solid contributions to both individual and team events.
A major highlight came in 2022, when Henry was a key member of the Australian Men’s Eight, competing in World Rowing Cups II and III. The crew finished second in both events, showing their consistency and competitiveness on the world stage. Later that year, at the World Rowing Championships, Henry and the Men’s Eight secured a third-place finish, earning a hard-fought bronze medal.
In 2023, Henry’s dedication continued to pay off with standout performances. At the National Championships, he won the Open Men’s Quadruple Scull, claiming his first national title in this prestigious event. His performances at the World Rowing Cup II and III saw him race in both the Men’s Single Scull and the Men’s Quadruple Scull. In the Men’s Single Scull, he placed 26th at World Cup II and 13th at World Cup III. In the Men’s Quadruple Scull, Henry and his crew finished fifth at World Cup II and 11th at the World Rowing Championships.
Henry’s journey in rowing has been one of perseverance, teamwork, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. His ability to excel across multiple boat classes, from sculling to sweep, and his leadership as stroke in key events, have made him a valuable asset to Australian rowing. While his results speak to his individual skill and determination, it is his contributions to team success that truly highlight his strength as an athlete.
Some rowing highlights
2014 – Interstate Men’s Youth Eight Championship stroke – Fifth
2015 – National Championships U21 Men’s Single Scull – First
2015 – Interstate Men’s Youth Eight Championship stroke – Sixth
2016 – U23 World Championships U23 Men’s Coxed Four stroke – Bronze
2017 - National Championships U23 Men's Scull - Bronze
2017 – National Championships U23 Men’s Double Scull bow – First
2017 – U23 World Championships U23 Men’s Coxed Four stroke – Fifth
2018 – Interstate Men’s Single Championship – Seventh
2019 – Interstate Men’s Single Championship – Seventh
2019 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship stroke – Sixth
2022 - World Rowing Cup II Men’s Eight – Second
2022 - World Rowing Cup III Men’s Eight – Second
2022 - World Rowing Championships Men’s Eight – Third
2023 - National Championship Open Men’s Quadruple Scull – First
2023 - World Rowing Cup II Men’s Single Scull – Twenty-sixth
2023 - World Rowing Cup II Men’s Quadruple Scull – Fifth
2023 - World Rowing Cup III Men’s Single Scull – Thirteenth
2023 - World Rowing Championships Men’s Quadruple Scull – Eleventh
Henry on the podium for the Under 23 Scull at 2017 National Championships
Jack Hargreaves
January 2025
Sources:
https://rowingaustralia.com.au/arteam-members/2017-u23-australian-rowing-team/.
https://worldrowing.com/athlete/dee1170b-6280-40ac-9c3f-1b7561716580.
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