As we return to the Tyne and start up training, across Europe in Varese this weekend saw the long awaited return to racing in at the European Rowing Championships after a long 20 month hiatus.
Amongst the teams there were three NUBC alumni: Tom Ford and James Rudkin as stern pair of the GB Mens 8+ and Emily Ford in the 6 seat of the Women’s 8+.
Friday saw the prelim race for lanes, with the Men’s 8+ finishing with the fastest time, and the Women’s 8+ being narrowly beaten by 0.33 seconds by Russia to take fourth.
Sunday finals saw the Women’s 8+ race first, where GB rowed a strong race and finished 4th, narrowly missing out on the medals. The day finished with the Men’s 8+, where GB took the gold, adding to GB’s overall topping of the medals table.
Promising results for what is hopefully going to be an exciting summer.
photos: getty images