On Friday 1 March, Pangbourne’s rowing team travelled to the Olympic Park in London to compete and showcase their talent at the prestigious National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships. Despite the challenges presented by a harsh winter that led to the cancellation of many races, our resilient athletes made their mark in the Copperbox Arena, a venue renowned for its role in the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Amidst a vibrant atmosphere filled with thousands of spectators, our Year 7, 8, 9  and 10 rowers demonstrated remarkable skill and determination in their first-ever race experience.

The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the outstanding performance of our rowers, with several notable achievements. Special mention must go to the following:

Year 9 Girls Team Relay - Gold Medal Winners (94 Entries) Skylar, Anna, Mille, Amy.

Year 9 Boys Relay - 10th Place (108 Entries) William, Harry, Seb, Rory.

Year 10 Girls Relay - 21st (39 Entries) Lucy, Gwen, Emma, Flora.

Year 10 Boys Relay - 13th (44 Entries) Hugh, Ozzy, Leo, Olly. 

Individual Excellence: 

Year 10 Boys - 26th (173 Entries) Ozzy.

Year 10 Girls - 13th (163 Entries) Lucy.

Year 9 Boys - 25th Place (273 Entries) William.

Year 9 Girls - 4th Place (295 Entries) Skylar.

Year 8 Girls - 53th (296 Entries) Lucy.

Year 8 Boys - 137th (290 Entries) Joseph.

Year 7 Boys - 32nd (229 Entries) Chris.

As the day concluded, it was evident that our rowers had not only excelled in their performances, but also embraced the spirit of camaraderie and competition, making it a memorable and rewarding experience for all involved. Congratulations to all of our talented athletes. The Pangbourne College community celebrates your achievements and looks forward to witnessing your continued success in your future endeavours.