Cork rowers win gold

Cork rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy are set to compete for gold in the Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls A Final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming to replicate their historic win from Tokyo 2020. Meanwhile, Great Britain's women's quadruple sculls crew, including Lauren Henry, Georgie Brayshaw, Lola Anderson, and Hannah Scott, won gold in a thrilling photo finish against the Netherlands, marking a significant achievement for Team GB. Henry expressed pride in representing both her country and her hometown of Leicester, thanking her local rowing club for their support. The emotional victory was celebrated by family members who traveled to Paris, with Brayshaw's fiancé describing the moment as “nail-biting.” Justin Best from Team USA drew inspiration from the Super Bowl parade while preparing for his own gold medal win. The success of these rowers highlights the excitement surrounding Olympic rowing events this year.