Nathan Timoney
Rowing
BIOGRAPHY
Nathan Timoney represented Ireland alongside Ross Corrigan in the men’s coxless pair at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, reaching the A final and finishing 6th – 6.83 seconds behind gold medallists the Sinkovic brothers of Croatia.
Timoney is from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh and attended Portora Royal School before studying Business Management at Queen’s University Belfast. He previously played hurling for the Fermanagh senior team before transitioning to rowing. He rows for Enniskillen Royal Boat Club and is part of the Queen’s University Belfast Rowing Academy. He won bronze at the Under-23 World Championships in 2022 and, forming a pair with Ross Corrigan, won bronze at the 2023 World Rowing Championships – Ireland’s first ever heavyweight sweep medal at a World Championship.
He also won silver at the 2024 European Championships with Corrigan. Reaching the Olympic A final in Paris was the culmination of a rapid rise through the sport.
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Events coming up in May 2026
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Istanbul 2027 European Games
A Key Step on the Road to LA28 The 4th European Games will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from 16 to 27 June 2027, one year out from the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. For Team Ireland, Istanbul represents a significant moment in the LA28 cycle: a major competitive platform, a qualification opportunity across multiple [...]
IN THE NEWS – AUGUST 11th
New Kids on the Block – Ireland’s Rising Stars Shine This Summer This summer has been a defining moment for Team Ireland’s rising stars. From the pool to the river and the track to the showjumping arena, our junior athletes have charged into finals, stood proudly on podiums and achieved remarkable milestones on both European [...]
In The News – July 7th
Equestrian – Spruce Meadows, Canada Daniel Coyle Won the $1 million ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, producing two flawless rounds with Incredible and winning the jump-off in 35.21 seconds. He edged out USA’s Kyle King by just 0.08 seconds to take his first-ever 5★ Grand Prix win at Spruce Meadows. “It only took 10 years,” Coyle [...]
Sport Events Coming up in July
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