Pam Relph is a double Paralympic champion and four-time World Champion in para-rowing, recognized for her consistent performance and pioneering achievements in the sport. After securing a decisive second place at the British Indoor Rowing Championships in November 2010, just months into her para-rowing career, Pam Relph swiftly established herself as a formidable competitor. Her international debut in 2011 saw her clinch a World Cup gold medal with the Legs, Trunk and Arms (LTA) mixed coxed four crew in Munich. That same year, she further solidified her reputation by winning a World Championship title in Bled, Slovenia.

Her LTA mixed coxed four crew, comprising Grace Clough, Dan Brown, James Fox, and cox Oliver James, achieved three consecutive World Championship gold medals in 2013, 2014, and 2015. These victories firmly established her and her team as leading figures in the LTA mixed coxed four category on the global stage. This period of consistent triumph underscored her team’s unwavering position at the pinnacle of the sport, setting the stage for the next Paralympic challenge. At the Rio 2016 Games, Pam Relph and her crew successfully defended their Paralympic title, a historic victory that made her the first para-rower ever to win two Paralympic gold medals.

This landmark achievement capped an extraordinary undefeated streak in major international competitions, which spanned nearly six years and an impressive 14 events. A double Paralympic champion and four-time World Champion, Relph’s consistent performance and pioneering achievements have left an indelible mark on para-rowing, highlighting her significant impact and leadership within the community.