Antonio Maurogiovanni to lead Irish rowing's new era

As the Irish assault in Racice last Friday began, another positive development for Irish rowing was emerging at home; it was announced that Antonio Maurogiovanni had been confirmed as Rowing Ireland’s new High Performance Director, succeeding Morten Espersen who resigned earlier this year.

Maurogiovanni is a former Italian Olympic rower who competed at the 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Games, and brings a wealth of experience to Irish rowing having competed or coached at seven Olympic Games in total with several nations.

Accepting the role, Maurogiovanni said, “Since 1977, rowing has been my passion and made up much of my life. It has taken me from Italy to Australia, to the Netherlands and back to Australia, and now to Ireland. I look forward to applying the experience and knowledge I have acquired over the years and using it to the best of my ability to bring success in Ireland.”