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Dame Katherine Grainger Inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame

Posted: 16 December 2024

During the Scottish Sports Awards on Wednesday 4th December 2024, Dame Katherine Grainger was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.

Katherine has been a prominent figure in Scottish and British sport for over two decades and is one of the most decorated female Olympian’s for Team GB. Glasgow born, Katherine took up rowing whilst studying at the University of Edinburgh, she has 8 World Championship medals alongside winning medals at 5 consecutive Olympic Games, including her iconic Gold Medal win at London 2012. Not only is she a decorated athlete she works hard to help support and develop sport. In 2017, she was elected Chair of UK Sport and was re-elected in 2021 for another term. Additionally, she served as Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University from 2015 to 2020 and is currently the first female Chancellor of the University of Glasgow.

Katherine received her MBE in 2006, was appointed a CBE in 2013, and was then elevated to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2017 for services to sport and charity.

Lee Boucher, Scottish Rowing’s Chief Executive Officer, said:

“Dame Katherine Grainger embodies the very best of Scottish sport - excellence, determination, and a commitment to inspiring others.  Her incredible achievements on and off the water make her a perfect addition to the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.”

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 As honorary president of Scottish Rowing and such a prominent figure within the sport, several staff and Board members from Scottish Rowing attended the award ceremony in support.

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Image: Scottish Rowing

Katherine said:

"From giving me great enjoyment at a young age, to a long career and happy as an athlete on the world stage and now in my role as chair of UK Sport, the impact it has had on me is momentous. I am incredibly thankful to be recognised in this way and to share the Hall of Fame with so many sporting heroes and iconic individuals that I deeply admire.”

Grainger is the second rower to ever be inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside William Kinnear (1880-1974) who was inducted in 2002. To see the full list of inductees, click here.

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