James Edward Cracknell, OBE (born 5 May 1972) is a British athlete, rowing champion and double Olympic gold medalist and prospective Conservative Party politician. Married to TV and radio presenter Beverley Turner, he and his wife have three children.Cracknell was appointed OBE for "services to sport" in the 2004 New Year Honours List. Formerly having trained as a geography teacher, as revealed in an episode of BBC comedy quiz School's Out, Cracknell now campaigns on behalf of the Conservative Party.
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England [July 2008]
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He is based in London, England. [January 2007]
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Brother-in-law of Cal Turner and swimming champion Adrian Turner.
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He was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire)in the 2001 Queen's New Years Honors List before being awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2005 Queen's New Years Honors List for his services to sport of rowing.
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Currently (November/December 2005) rowing for charity with Ben Fogle.
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British rowing champion who has won Olympic Gold twice.
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