Reigning champion McCrohan through to world rowing semi-final

Galway native McCrohan only returned to rowing last year following a seven-year hiatus.

DEFENDING CHAMPION: Siobhan McCrohan of Ireland. Photo by Vid Ponikvar/Sportsfile

Siobhán McCrohan easily won her heat in the lightweight single sculls at the World Rowing Championships in St. Catharine's, Canada on Tuesday.

The race was initially scheduled for Monday but due to adverse weather conditions, racing was postponed a day. McCrohan finished with the fastest time of the four heats, clocking 8:23.03 as she crossed the line nearly 30m ahead of the Mexican, Kenia Lechuga.