Emotional Kennedy leads Britain's para rowers to glory in Munich

Erin Kennedy and Britain's para rowers delivered a remarkable display of fortitude to grab mixed coxed four gold at the multi-sport European Championships. Plymouth cox Kennedy, 30, was diagnosed with breast cancer three months ago and had two rounds of chemotherapy before being named in the squad for Munich. Ad But she refused to let that stop her steering Britain to glory as she joined forces with Francesca Allen, Oliver Stanhope, Edward Fuller and Giedre Rakauskaite to help cap a memorable weekend for British Rowing at Munich's 1972 Olympic Regatta Centre.

RowingShorten credits radical restructure with boosting Britain's rowing fortunes29 MINUTES AGO Britain's para stars toppled France and Germany to soar to the summit of the podium as they clocked a speedy 7:06.73 and followed up Saturday's stunning haul of seven – including four gold — medals. Kennedy will now take a break from the sport and admits her emotions got the better of her as Britain boldly justified their tag as favourites. She said: «It's been really emotional today.

»It really means a lot — coming into this we knew we were the favourites. «That's always such a privilege but then actually to execute the way that we did was brilliant. »We have had a really great week and it is a great build-up for the Worlds.

«I know, myself I am going to be taking some time away from the sport. »I am going to have a little sabbatical over the next couple of weeks and months, just to basically try and get myself better before I rejoin next season. «I know this crew will keep tracking on, they are unbelievable and I have just felt so proud to be a part of them — it's been amazing.» Kennedy helped Britain ease past France, Italy, Germany and Spain in Thursday's heats as