Helen Glover MBE, born on June 17, 1986, is not only known for being the wife of British naturalist and TV presenter Steve Backshall but also for her remarkable achievements in the world of rowing. A professional rower and a member of the Great Britain Rowing Team, Glover has an impressive career that has earned her the title of one of the world’s best female rowers.
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Engagement and Marriage to Steve Backshall
In 2015, Steve Backshall, known for his adventurous exploits and wildlife documentaries, announced his engagement to Helen Glover. Their relationship, a blend of adventure and athletic excellence, culminated in a picturesque wedding at Prussia Cove, Cornwall, on September 10, 2016. Their union is often celebrated as a match between two exceptional individuals excelling in their respective fields.
Helen Glover’s Rowing Career
Helen Glover’s rowing career is decorated with numerous accolades. Ranked the number one female rower in the world during 2015-2016, she is a two-time Olympic champion, triple World champion, quintuple World Cup champion, and quintuple European champion. Glover, along with her rowing partner Heather Stanning, holds records and titles in women’s coxless pairs, having been World, Olympic, World Cup, and European record holders and champions.
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Olympic Achievements
Glover’s journey to Olympic glory began at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where she and Stanning set an Olympic record and won the gold medal in the women’s coxless pairs. This victory marked the first Olympic gold medal for British women’s rowing and was also the inaugural gold medal for Team GB in the 2012 games. Their success continued at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where they once again clinched the gold, solidifying their dominance in the sport.
World and European Championships
Glover’s prowess extends beyond the Olympics. At the 2013 World Rowing Championships in South Korea, she won the world title with Polly Swann. Glover continued to showcase her talent by winning the 2014 European Rowing Championships in Belgrade, becoming the first woman to simultaneously hold Olympic, World, and European titles for the coxless pair. She set a world record at the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam with Stanning and retained their world title at the 2015 World Rowing Championships in France.
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