Claire Lambe on the hardest thing in Irish sport: 'Finding the balance between competition and fun'

Finding the balance isn’t just a challenge for participants — it can be “a real difficulty” for coaches, too.
Claire Lambe on the hardest thing in Irish sport: 'Finding the balance between competition and fun'

Claire Lambe with her rowing doubles partner Sinead Lynch. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

In a rowing career that saw her participate in the Olympic Games, Claire Lambe learned all about competitiveness.

In her current role with Rowing Ireland, as Women in Sport lead, she’s learned about other aspects of sport: no wonder her hardest thing in Irish sport is “finding the balance between competition and fun.

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