Relentless O'Donovan is a World wonder as he roars to brilliant gold in Canada

Skibbereen's finest follows up his historic Paris heroics with solo World Rowing Championships glory in St. Catherine's taking emphatic lightweight single sculls title

TOP OF THE WORLD: Paul O'Donovan of Ireland celebrates on the podium with Antonios Papakonstantinou of Greece, and Niels Torre of Italy after the lightweight men's single sculls final at the World Rowing Championships at Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course in St Catharines, Canada. Pic: Stephen Leithwood/Sportsfile

Mere weeks after securing the second Olympic gold medal of his career in Paris, Paul O'Donovan was back atop the podium as the Irishman roared to a brilliant world title in Canada. 

The Skibbereen native claimed the gold medal in the men's lightweight single sculls at the 2024 World Rowing Championships in St. Catherine's, just a short hop from Niagara Falls.