Team GB is making waves at the Olympics, with both the Men’s and Women’s Eights rowing teams gearing up for their finals. The Women’s Eights final is about to kick off, and all eyes are on Heidi Long, Rowan McKellar, Holly Dunford, Emily Ford, Lauren Irwin, Eve Stewart, Harriet Taylor, and Annie Campbell-Orde as they aim for a medal. Romania is the favorite for the gold, while Canada holds the reigning champions title. Could there be an upset in store?
In a schedule update, the Men’s single sculls A final has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, with the athletes arriving late. The final is now rescheduled to take place after the two eight’s finals at 10:30 am (UK time). Meanwhile, the Women’s single sculls A final saw Netherlands’ Karolien Florijn clinch the gold, closely followed by Emma Twigg of New Zealand with the silver. Lithuania’s Viktorija Senkute secured the bronze in a neck-to-neck battle with Australia’s Tara Rigney.
As the women’s A final reaches the 1000m mark, Florijn leads the pack with Twigg hot on her heels. The men’s single sculls B final ended in a photo finish, with Romania’s Mihai Chiruta narrowly missing out on victory to Dane Sverri Nielsen. Germany’s Alexandra Foester emerged victorious in the women’s single sculls B final, showcasing a stellar performance.
Team USA’s Jacob Plihal set the pace in the men’s single sculls C final, claiming the top spot with an impressive time. Earlier winners in the morning included Jovana Arsic of Serbia in the women’s single sculls C final, Mohamed Bukrah of Lebanon in the men’s single sculls F final, and Vladislav Yakovlev of Kazakhstan in the men’s single sculls E final.
Team GB has been on a winning streak in rowing events, with gold, silver, and bronze medals already under their belt. The women’s quadruple sculls and women’s four teams have secured top honors, while the men’s pairs and lightweight women’s double sculls added to the medal tally. With a rich history of success in rowing, GB aims to continue their winning streak in the women’s and men’s eight finals today.
Don’t miss the action as Team GB competes for gold in the highly-anticipated finals. The women’s final is set for 9:50 am, followed by the men’s final at 10:10 am (UK time). Tune in to witness the thrilling battles on the water and cheer for Team GB as they strive for more Olympic glory.
