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.

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.