Richard's Story
Richard Alexander Wearne is a former Australian rower and Olympian who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Born in Sydney on 10 April 1972, Wearne developed through Sydney Rowing Club and became one of Australia's top sweep rowers during the 1990s.
At Atlanta 1996, Wearne rowed in the stroke seat of the Australian men's eight, which finished sixth in the Olympic final. His Olympic selection followed strong international performances in the coxless pair, including a bronze medal at the 1994 World Championships and a silver medal at the 1995 World Championships.
Following the Olympics, Wearne remained a key member of the Australian men's eight, helping the crew win bronze at the 1997 World Rowing Championships. After retiring from competition, he established a successful career as a professional photographer.
