Emily Taylor (born 28 June 1987 in

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) is a former British rower. Taylor learned to row at

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. She was part of the British crew that won the silver medal in the

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at the

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, having won Bronze in the Women's Coxless Four at the

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the previous year. She was the spare for the British Women's Eight crew at the 2008 Summer Olympics In the aftermath Taylor criticised rowing coach

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for creating a 'culture of fear' within the training squad. The accusation prompted

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to launch an internal review.

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* 1987 births Living people English female rowers Durham University Boat Club rowers Alumni of Hatfield College, Durham European Rowing Championships medalists {{UK-rowing-bio-stub