Naomi Riches

Naomi was introduced to rowing whilst she was at the Royal National Institute for the Blind College in Worcester. She did not take it up seriously however until she attended an ARA Adaptive Rowing Awareness Day at the London Regatta Centre in April 2004. Just four months later, Naomi was a World Champion, taking gold in the 2004 World Championships.

Previously a keen swimmer, Naomi was a National Disabled Swimming Champion at the age of 12. She also competed for her local disabled swimming team at the London Youth Games at Crystal Palace for four successive years, winning silver and gold medals. She is registered blind.

Outside her rowing, Naomi has just completed her studies for a BA in Metalwork and Jewellery Design.

Naomi Riches is lottery funded through UK Sport.