Ireland rowing for glory in Sunshine State

Teams from 69 nations have started to make Sarasota-Bradenton in Florida a home from home ahead of the World Rowing Championships this weekend.

Ireland rowing for glory in Sunshine State
Thu, 21 Sep, 2017 - 01:00
Sarah Dineen

World Rowing confirmed the championships will proceed as planned as Hurricane Irma damage in the area was limited.

Unfortunately, one of Ireland’s top medal hopes — the men’s lightweight double sculls crew of Gary and Paul O’Donovan — will not feature.

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