Callum Dixon and Benjamin Pritchard of Twickenham Rowing Club have been named Olympic Male Athlete of the Year and Paralympic Athlete of the Year respectively.

The honours, given by the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations, were announced following the 2026 GB Rowing Team Final Trials and recognise a year of unprecedented achievement for both athletes.

"It's fantastic to see both men recognised for their ongoing contribution to the GB Rowing Team," said Helen Brown, Director of Rowing for Twickenham Rowing Club.

"As a club we were privileged enough to witness Ben and Callum start from scratch. Having both been performance athletes prior to picking up a pair of blades, they taught many members how to be resilient, how talent is nothing without hard work and consistency; all whilst upholding core values of the club of mutual respect and being community minded. We are thrilled that they are getting the recognition they deserve both on and off the water."

After a successful sailing career, Callum Dixon joined TwRC where he honed the power and technique that have made him a staple of the GB Men's Quadruple Sculls.

A former European U23 gold medalist representing Twickenham, Callum's 2025 season was a masterclass in sculling, culminating in being a member of the first Great Britain crew to take the gold medal in the men's quadruple sculls at the European Rowing Championships, as well as winning a World Championship silver.

"We won the European championships last year and it was our first race together as a quad and we set a European record and it just felt like a really good start," Dixon said.

The BOA highlighted Dixon's role as Men's Squad athlete representative and the culture he helps to build. Callum reflected on his time at Twickenham and how that carries forward into his approach as part of Team GB.

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"I've got such good memories of my time at Twickenham… The group of people we were training with and then how friendly everyone at Twickenham was and is, is such a positive experience because everyone makes you feel very welcome."

Prior to last season Ben Pritchard was already the reigning men's single sculls Paralympic Champion from Paris 2024 and his 2025 season was statistically one of the greatest in the history of the PR1 Men's Single Sculls.

Ben went unbeaten throughout 2025, setting a new World Record and securing the triple crown of Paralympic, World, and European titles. Beyond his speed on the water, Ben remains a champion for inclusivity within the sport, often sharing his expertise with the rowing community and advocating for accessible rowing for all.

"To be recognised with the BPA Paralympic Athlete of the Year is another humbling experience," Ben shared. "Last year was a fantastic year for everyone in the Paralympic Squad and we continued to lead the way internationally."

In addition to Twickenham and the GB Para-Rowing team, Ben represents City of Swansea Rowing Club.

"I am very appreciative of the support from the wider squad, coaches and support staff and of course to the clubs that have helped me reach where I am. It is always a pleasure to represent City of Swansea Rowing Club and Twickenham Rowing Club."