A weekend of strong performances at GB trials for DUBC and it’s alumni.

Saturday saw PBs for many of our athletes with multiple triallists making it under the cut-off time: George Bourne, Magnus Burgess-Smith, Ed Gardiner, Callum Prosser, and Megan Halpin. A considerable achievement given that both George and Callum completed the erg despite being ill. Callum then went on to come 2nd U23 1x lightweight in the 5k water assessment the next day.

First time triallists Natasha Morrice & Georgia Dean were 5th fastest U23 pair over the 5k course. This is particularly impressive as Tash only learnt to row last October. They show great promise, as DUBC’s top pair last year, Lauren Irwin and Helena Barton, came 4th at trials with Lauren then going on to win gold at the World Championships, and has since been invited to Caversham to challenge for a seat in the Olympic team.

Another promising performance from Magnus Burgess-Smith and Ed Gardiner in their new pair combination, coming across the line only 24 seconds shy of last year’s U23 World Championship medalists, alumni Oscar Lindsay and partner Will Stewart.

Great to see many of our alumni there in both a competitor and coaching capacity:

Ryan Todhunter, Matt Rossiter, Angus Groom, Will Fletcher, Ben Rich, James Vogel, Oscar Lindsay, Sam Tuck, Lauren Irwin, Amy Polglase, Helena Barton, Ros Wilson, Becky Dell

DUBC was also well represented at BUCS Small Boat Head on the Sunday, with many of our developing athletes taking to the water, unfazed by the high level of competition.

Sincerely,
Magnus Burgess-Smith DUBC President