Boyle stakes a claim

IRISH competitors had mixed fortunes at the World Rowing Championships in Milan yesterday.

Single sculler Heather Boyle, in her fourth race of the week at Idroscalo, finished third in the lightweight B final and ninth overall in the world standings.

That puts her in the frame for a seat in the lightweight double sculls boat, as Fionnula Foley and Sinead Jennings have endured a tough time in Milan, finishing fourth in their C final yesterday in 7:17.18, almost five seconds down on winners China.