Rowing: Women’s Four Final

Rowing: Women’s Four Final

As a former rower who competed for Team GB and won a gold medal in the pair event at the London Olympics in 2012, I can truly appreciate Helen Glover’s determination to make a comeback in women’s rowing after becoming a mother. When we made history by winning that first-ever gold medal for Britain in women’s rowing, it was an unforgettable experience.


Team GB hadn’t secured a gold medal in women’s rowing prior to the 2012 London Games. It was there that Helen Glover and Heather Stanning, in the pair event, claimed the first of three golds for Britain in this discipline. Now, Helen, who is a mother, has returned to compete in the four, occupying the bow seat – an ideal position to share her insights and stories. As an older rower, I came to understand that my best shot at success relied on my teammates outperforming me. Most likely, this is also true for Helen. The entire team exhibits exceptional strength, making them strong contenders for another gold medal victory. GREG SEARLE (Paraphrased)

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2024-07-25 18:07