Will Crothers


Will Crothers is a Canadian rower. He started rowing in grade 9 for KCVI, following his brother into the sport. Within just a few years, Will and his rowing partner Rob Gibson were Canadian high school champions in heavyweight pairs. Additionally, Will was named Ontario Male Athlete of the Year in 2005.
He won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the men's eight, just behind the German team, with Andrew Byrnes, Gabriel Bergen, Jeremiah Brown, Douglas Csima, Robert Gibson, Malcolm Howard, Conlin McCabe and Brian Price.
In June 2016, he was officially named to Canada's 2016 Olympic team. The men's rowing 4 finished last in the A-final after making it through their heat and semifinal in good standing.
Will Crothers is considered a team leader, powerhouse physically, and technically proficient.