August 4, 2008 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamCompetitions and ClubsIndoor RowingPartners#YourStoriesArchive Just what the doctor ordered – a Silver Medal Rowing Community A Cockermouth doctor won a silver medal earlier this month rowing in a national competition. At only 49, Nick Cowan, of Mayfauld, Eaglesfield, is classed as a veteran and came second in the single sculling at the rowing championships in Nottingham. ADVERT The GP at South Street Surgery said he is still young for rowing events. He said: “In rowing you become a veteran after the age of 30. People up to 70 years old still regularly compete at both regional and national level. “I have been rowing for six years now and I was delighted to do so well. It is always nice to win but I am proud to have got a silver medal.” To read more Times & Star ADVERT
