Daniel Topolski

Daniel Topolski
Personal information
NationalityBritish
Born(1945-06-04)4 June 1945
London, England,
Died21 February 2015(2015-02-21) (aged 69)
London, England
EducationWestminster School
Alma materNew College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Rower, rowing coach, commentator, author, travel writer
SpouseSusan Gilmore
Sport
ClubLondon RC
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Great Britain
World Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1977 Amsterdam Lwt eight
Silver medal – second place 1975 Nottingham Lwt four

Daniel "Dan" Topolski (4 June 1945 – 21 February 2015) was a British author, rower, rowing coach and commentator on BBC television. He studied at the University of Oxford where he represented the Blue boat twice, in 1967 and 1968. In 1977, he won a gold medal at the World Rowing Championships. He coached the Oxford University Boat Club crew on fifteen occasions, leading them to victory twelve times, including a ten-win streak. He also coached British squads at two separate Olympic Games. After retiring from coaching he commentated on rowing at the Olympic Games and Boat Races.