Tom learnt to row at City of Sheffield Rowing Club as a junior in 2013 inspired by the London 2012 olympics. He then moved over to Doncaster Schools Rowing Club competing at School's Head of the River and National Schools. From there Tom attended Newcastle University before returning to City of Sheffield.

"My favourite memories with City of Sheffield are summer racing regattas and Thursday evening club training sessions. You can't beat a sunny evening tearing around the Dam."