Career
Morgan began his athletic career as a competitive walker, however he took up rowing after taking part in a rowing machine (ergo) competition held by the Adelaide University Boat Club during the University of Adelaide Orientation Week. After winning the competition with the fastest time, Morgan was asked to join the Boat Club and joined the "Learn to Row" program, shortly before beginning his competitive rowing career. Morgan competed in the Men"s Quadruple Scull event for the Australian Olympic team at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
The Australians finished fourth in the final.
Due to a costly mistake in the German boat the Australian crew took the lead in the last few metres of the race to take out first place.
