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In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, he finished third in the coxless four event.
In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, he finished third in the coxless four event.
He was a finalist in the men"s pair at the 2000 Sydney Olympics with Editor Coode, finishing a disappointing and close fourth, having led much of the way. He was a "grinder" in the 2002 Challenger Series. Searle was awarded an Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1993 New Year"s Honours, following his gold at Barcelona.
Away from rowing, he is an avid supporter of Plymouth Argyle.
He is a steward of Henley Royal Regatta. Married to Jenny, he has two children, Josie and Adam.
He also won a World Championships gold medal in 1993 with his brother. Following Atlanta, he converted briefly to competing in the single scull (coached by Harry Mahon) where he won bronze at the 1997 Rowing World Championships and in the same year the single sculls" event at Henley Royal Regatta. After his retirement as an international rower, Searle joined the British sailing team in the America"s Cup. He returned to international rowing at the age of 38 for the 2010 World Rowing Championships and won an Olympic bronze medal, age 40, in the men"s eight at London 2012.