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Records tumble at British Indoor Champs
Indoor rowing legend Graham Benton celebrated turning 40 by smashing the world 40-49 men’s heavyweight record at the 22nd British Indoor Rowing Championships in Cardiff. The Tideway Scullers powerhouse brought the crowd to its feet at the Sport Wales National […]
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Staines BC named Surrey Sports Club of the Year
Staines Boat Club has been voted Sports Club of the Year 2013 at the annual Surrey Sports awards, held on 5 December at Kempton Park Race course. The award recognises the hard work that has been taking place at Staines BC over […]
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Tom James retires from rowing
TWICE OLYMPIC CHAMPION and 2011 World Champion, Tom James, MBE, has confirmed his retirement from international rowing. James won Olympic gold in the men’s four twice – in Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Both races were won in dramatic style […]
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GB Rowing Team’s Grobler made inaugural Coaching Fellow
Jürgen Grobler has been inducted as one of two inaugural Honorary Fellows to UK Sport’s Coaching Fellowship. The GB Rowing Team Chief Coach for Men was recognised in a ceremony with his fellow inductee Sir David Brailsford at this week’s […]
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Rowing in cold weather conditions
Here is just a reminder of a few things to consider when deciding whether or not to row during the increasingly cold winter weather: Clothing – Make sure you are appropriately dressed and prepared for changes in weather conditions. That […]
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Triggs Hodge is Rowing’s Olympic Athlete of the Year
TWICE OLYMPIC CHAMPION and reigning men’s eight World Champion Andrew Triggs Hodge MBE has been named as rowing’s “Olympic Athlete of the Year” for 2013. Triggs Hodge, 34, was presented with the British Olympic Association trophy by Dame Di Ellis, […]
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Dame Di named BOA Life Vice President
Former British Rowing Chairman Di Ellis has been named a Life Vice President of the British Olympic Association (BOA) in recognition of her service to British Olympic sport. Dame Di, who stepped down in February after 24 years as Chairman […]
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Unsung Heroes recognised at 2013 British Rowing Awards
On Saturday (November 16th), volunteers from British Rowing’s regions gathered in central London for a celebration of our sport’s unsung heroes: the 2013 Volunteer and Coach of the Year Awards. Held at the Watermen’s Hall, the prestigious awards luncheon saw […]
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Volunteer Awards – winners’ citations
Volunteer Awards Eastern Region Overall Regional Winner Louise Rivett, Milton Keynes Rowing Club Over the last 12 months, Louise has led a team of volunteers to organise our record breaking channel row attempt. In partnership with a local charity (Milton […]
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Leyden nominated for Award
Jess Leyden from Hollingworth Lake, is one of just three athletes in the UK to have been shortlisted for SportsAid’s prestigious “One-to-Watch Award” which will be presented by the charity’s Patron, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, at its […]
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