Matthew Long
Sydney Rowing Club (NSW) then Mercantile Rowing Club (VIC)
1991 – Trans Tasman Juniors Men’s Eight
1992 – Trans Tasman Juniors Men’s Eight
1997 – Nations Cup – Men’s Four two seat – Silver
1998 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship NSW stroke – Second
1998 – World Championships – Men’s Eight reserve
1999 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship NSW
2000 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship NSW - Second
2000 – Henley Royal Regatta - Grand Challenge Cup - First
2000 – Olympic Games – Men’s Coxless Pair bow – Bronze
2001 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship VIC – First
2001 – World Championships – Men’s Eight five seat - Sixth
2002 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship VIC five seat – First
Long in the bow and Tomkins stroke of the bronze medal winning pair at the Sydney Olympic Games
Long as a member of the winning Victorian King's Cup in 2002
Matthew has the distinction of winning the Men’s Pair at the Lucerne Regatta in a combination formed just prior to the start of the race with James Tomkins. You will recall that James’ usual pair partner Drew Ginn, had a serious back injury just before the heat of that race. Both Matt and James Tomkins regard this race and their medal at the Olympic Games on a limited preparation as one of the highlights of both their respective careers. It was a great credit to these two top rowers. Matt has therefore gained the title as the best spare man for any Australian team!
Andrew Guerin 2010