Ronald Powell (rower)

Ronald Vanneck Powell (6 May 1884 – 12 February 1930) was an English rower who twice won Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta.

In 1906 he partnered Banner Johnstone to win the Silver Goblets at Henley Royal Regatta, beating the Belgians Molmanns and Visser in the final by 3 lengths.

Powell and Johnstone won Silver Goblets again in 1907 this time beating Julius Beresford and Karl Vernon easily in the final.

[2] During World War I, Powell was a lieutenant in the Scots Guards and was awarded the Military Cross in 1916.

[3] After the war, Powell emigrated to Australia[4] and lived at Escrick, Undera, Victoria.