Oxford Blue Boat 1999 Leif Henrik Kristian Nilsson (Henrik) Nationality Swedish Home Town Lund, Sweden Age on Boat Race Day 30 Date of Birth 01/03/69 Height 6'3" (1.91m) Weight 14st 1lbs (89kg) College Hertford College Course Diploma in Social Administration School The Cathedral School, Lund Previous University University of Lund Rowing Record 1998: Blue Boat 1996: Atlanta Olympics - Quadruple sculls (6th) 1995: Swedish Championships and World Championships (11th) 1994 and 1993: World Championships 1992: Henley 1990, 1991; U23 World Championships 1987: Junior World Championships Rowing History Started rowing at the age of 10 after being encouraged by a family friend. Interests In 1998 Henrik was the first Swede to row in the Boat Race. © Copyright Regatta Magazine, 1999.