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New rowing star Henry having to grow up quickly after GB selection

Laundry and meal prep have been Lauren Henry's biggest challenges since a life-changing victory earned her a place on the GB Rowing Team. The Lutterworth rower produced the standout result of April's British Senior Trials, taking gold in the women's single sculls while still a junior athlete. Ad It meant instant upheaval for the youngster, who rented an Airbnb in Berkshire and within days left home for the first time to train full-time at British Rowing's Caversham base.

Trailblazing new campaign championing 'child-first' approach to coaching

A new campaign launched today by the Children's Coaching Collaborative, 'Play Their Way' champions a 'child-first' approach to sport and physical activity, and pledges to transform the way that young people are coached. Sport England research shows a post-pandemic drop in the number of children who enjoy the regular exercise they do. Only 47% of children who exercise regularly strongly agree that they enjoy taking part in sport and physical activity and 53% of all children do not get enough exercise*.

Gregg Stevenson is learning from a legend on his rowing journey

Colne rower Gregg Stevenson is relishing a new partnership with a Paralympic legend. Stevenson is a former Green Beret Army Commando who lost both of his legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2009. Ad Now taking a second bite at the rowing cherry, having tried the sport after the Invictus Games in 2012, Stevenson will make his international debut this week.

Karen Bennett rejects desk job to continue Olympic quest

A few days in a desk job were enough to drive Karen Bennett back into training for the Olympics. The Edinburgh rower stepped away from the sport last summer to spend time with family and signed up for work experience in a sales role. Ad It's fair to say it didn't float the boat of the two-time Olympian.

Lauren Rowles hopes new partnership pushes her to Paris Paralympics

A new partnership is propelling Lauren Rowles in her pursuit of Paris 2024 and a place in the Paralympic pantheon. The Bromsgrove rower is zeroing in on securing her legacy and making a slice of sporting history at next summer's Games. Ad Rowles wants a third successive Paralympic gold medal and would be the first British rower to reach that landmark.

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New rowing star Henry having to grow up quickly after GB selection

Trailblazing new campaign championing 'child-first' approach to coaching

Gregg Stevenson is learning from a legend on his rowing journey

Karen Bennett rejects desk job to continue Olympic quest

Lauren Rowles hopes new partnership pushes her to Paris Paralympics

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