Northwich RC traveled north
in the region to compete in the multilane 500 m North of England Sprint
Rowing Championships hosted by Hollingworth
Lake RC
Two young up and coming
juniors who started the sport last year demonstrated their determination to win
and that their training & dedication to the sport does pay off.
Finn Lawton 17 yrs and Harry
Blake 15 yrs entered their own age category and senior races with success for
both young athletes.
Finn entered Intermediate 3
single scull winning his three boat semi final to then race in the final
against an older sculler from Bradford RC winning by a length. He then raced
J17 single scull, he controlled his three boat semi final. His final was a
thrilling race when he came from behind with 150 meters to go, powering his way
to the finish line crossing it two seconds ahead of Doncaster RC.
Harry in the morning, raced
J16 single scull first winning his heat and semi final reaching the final
against Doncaster RC. It was a very close race from the start with both
scullers neck and neck; Harry tried to push for the finish but was beaten by
one second.
He also entered Novice Men
single scull, in the afternoon, winning his three boat semi by four lengths
going on to win the three boat final by an impressive two lengths against men
twenty years and more older than him. He won his medal and was awarded a
beautiful two pint “pot” for winning his novice! And he is only 15 years old!
Poppy Burgess joined
Crew Wins
IM3 single scull: Finn Lawton
Mens Novice single scull: Harry Blake
J17 single scull: Finn Lawton
WMC/D double scull: Clare Briegal, Melanie Benson
WJ 17 double scull: Poppy Burgess, composite HL RC.
