History

Full Circle: Phil Wilson’s Road to LA 2028

From schoolboy rower to Olympic champion, two-time Olympian and now a return to the New Zealand rowing squad, Phil Wilson's...
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After Maadi – Sam Woodgate

For New Zealand U23 international and Harvard University student Sam Woodgate, the Maadi Regatta means everything. It was winning the...
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How Maadi forged an Olympic triathlon champion

Photo: Photosport Hamish Carter may be best known as the man who struck men's triathlon gold at the Athens 2004...
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Welcome to the Bosbaan, world rowing’s Autobahn

The venue for this year's World Rowing Championships has a reputation for producing fast times.   The venue for this...
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Rowing Trailblazer Receives Lifetime Honour

Lesley Milne Honoured with Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award   Rowing pioneer, administrator and volunteer Lesley...
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Rowing Community Celebrated at the 139th Rowing New Zealand AGM

The 139th Rowing New Zealand Annual General Meeting brought together clubs, volunteers, administrators and leaders from across the country to...
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Karapiro sets perfect scene for long-awaited reunion

Club rivalry still burning for Montreal Olympians   Reunions can be tricky.  Rowing reunions, especially.  The sport creates a lot...
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Inside the red circle

Play Video In the build-up to this year's Maadi Regatta, Andy Hay goes into the crowd for some eye-witness accounts...
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Golden Pair Inspire New Trophy for Levin Jubilee Cup Coaches

Grace Prendergast and Kerri Williams (née Gowler) formed one of the most dominant partnerships in New Zealand rowing history, capturing...
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The maestro and his Memorial Shield

A rowing founder's legacy lives on through his famous son.  Chris Thompson is the voice of one of music's most...
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NZ Champs: Day 1

The routine's nearly universal.   Check boat over an hour before race. Tie boat back on racks.   Warm up. Race...
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The other victorious Karlisch crew

They raced 11, won 11 in a famous Olympic gold-medal boat. Andy Hay talks to the groundbreaking members of the...
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