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Katherine Grainger’s contribution to sport recognised by The National Lottery Spirit of Sport Award
Thursday, 17 December 2015 – Today, at the Sport Journalists’ Association’s British Sports Awards 2015, Katherine Grainger CBE was awarded The National Lottery Spirit of Sport Award in recognition of her major contribution to sport and for inspiring others.
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Rodford calls time on rowing career
Beth Rodford has called time on a glittering rowing career which included winning the World Championships in 2010.
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Rio hopefuls face tough test
The nation’s top rowers will face one of their sternest tests yet this weekend as the GB Rowing Team whittles down its potential Rio 2016 squad.
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Drama at Women’s University Trial Eights
Exhausted they may have been, relieved too but the excitement in both Presidents’ voices was unmistakable.
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Thrills and Spills for the Boat Race Trial Eights
Oxford provided the thrills and Cambridge the spills on the Tideway as the men’s crews took part in their annual Trial Eights fixtures on 13th December. The overriding impression afterwards was that the BNY Mellon Boat Race on 27 March will be a more closely matched contest than it has been for a while.
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Sbihi smashes Sir Matthew Pinsent’s record
Sir Matt Pinsent’s 11 year-old British record fell at the British Rowing Indoor Championships when World men’s eight Champion Mohamed Sbihi recorded 5:41.8 for the 2km open men’s ergo.
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Record breaking BRIC delights crowds at the VeloPark
Today, saw the biggest ever British Rowing Indoor Championships ignite the Lee Valley VeloPark as thousands of competitors, from young to old, took to the floor with determination, power and pride. The roar of the crowd helped competitors push through […]
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The EIS appoints one of the rowing greats, Sir David Tanner CBE
British Rowing is delighted that Sir David Tanner CBE has been appointed to join the board of the English Institute of Sport (EIS). Andy Parkinson, CEO of British Rowing, commented on the appointment: “It is a reflection on Sir David’s […]
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Rowing is on the rise as participation in England reaches a quarter of a million
According to the latest figures from Sport England’s Active People Survey (APS9) out today, weekly rowing participation in England has increased by 21% compared to last year (APS8 13/14) and up 9% compared to the post-Olympic figures in October 2012 […]
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Volunteer and Coach of the Year Awards 2015
The 2015 British Rowing Volunteer Awards took place on Saturday 28 November at the historic Cutlers’ Hall, London. The event celebrated coaches and volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to our Sport in a variety of ways. Overall, 43 […]
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