Rowing success for CGS pupil at National Schools Regatta
Last Saturday at the National Schools Regatta held at Eton Dorney, Windsor London, our Year 12 pupil took on 44 of the UK and Ireland’s top girl single
scullers on the hallowed waters where former pupils Alan Campbell and Richard Chambers secured Olympic Medals in 2012. A time trial was initially
held to sort out the top sixteen girls with our pupil two years younger than the rest securing a top 10 placing. The sixteen then faced off to
decide who made the A final and our girl just missed out going into the B final as second fastest. What happened next shocked all but those who
have seen this talented athlete perform previously. Rowing finals at the top level usually come down to tenths of a seconds with perhaps two seconds
covering the entire field. Our pupil led the field after the first 500 metres pulling further clear as the race progressed, she finished on her
own 8 seconds clear of second, posting a time that would have secured a bronze medal position in the A final. A remarkable feat, considering she
can compete in this event for the next 2 years.