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3/11/07 - Top 20 for NUBCs top quad
NU Boat Club has continued its strong start to the year by placing its top boat (Mens Elite 4x) 16th overall in the Fours Head of the River. The crew of Olivier Grauwin, Sam Cottrell, Chris Thomas and Carl Delaney felt confident they had had a strong race and were pleased with the finish. Due to the recent rule change NUBC only had one other crew entered. The Senior 2 4- of Nick Norgate, Andrew Sims, Alex Walker and Zein Verdi (all lightweights) had an aggressive row which saw them move 50 places up the start order, finishing 16 out of 43 in their event, only the 3rd university crew behind Oxford Brookes and Reading University BC. Training continues for remaining events of the first term, with BUSA small boats head and Newark Head of the River the next places to see NUBC crews.
NUBC dominates home stretch
NU Boat Club has made an excellent start to the season, finishing 1st overall in the Nottingham Autumn Head. Finishing 8 seconds clear of the nearest competitor, and nearly 30 seconds clear of the nearest Nottingham based rival, the Men’s S2 4x scull of Olivier Grauwin, Sam Cottrell, Ant Browne and Carl Delaney have made a solid start to the season. This was supported by a win in Men’s S4 4+ and a 2nd place finish in Women’s S4 8+.
New Coaching Staff Appointed, September ‘07
Following a year of mixed successes NUBC and Martin Kay parted ways, in search of different goals. A new coaching staff, lead by former Lwt World Champion Carl Smith, was appointed. Carl Smith is employed as the Chief Coach of NUBC. He is supported by Anthony Scoon (of R Sims Ltd) and a host of other former international and volunteer coaches. NUBC looks forward to a successful finish to the decade, still seeking its first HRR medal.
EUSA Rowing Championships. September ‘07
Returning students Chris Thomas and Iain McKenzie finished 4th in a competitive final at the European University Rowing Championships. They were selected to represent the British University Rowing Team in Banyoles, Spain, after winning the silver medal in the Championship 2- event at BUSA Regatta 2007.
Students and Alumni Success at U23 and Senior World Championships. August ‘07
Two current students and three alumni won medals at FISA world championships this summer. Current students Tina Stiller (W4x) and Peter Marsland (M4+) both won bronze medals at the U23 World Championships. Alumni athletes Olivia Whitlam (W2-, U23 Gold), Chris Bartley (ML4x, SNR Bronze) and Georgina Menheneott (W4-, SNR 4th) also performed excellently at the senior and U23 Worlds.
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