Rowing Canada Aviron is pleased to announce the selection of the eight crews representing Canada this summer at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Račice, Czech Republic, from July 7 to 11, 2021.

Returning to the team are a number of athletes from RCA’s 2019 U23 squad, including Peter Lancashire (Brentwood College/University of Washington), Katie Clark (Rockies Rowing Club/University of British Columbia Rowing Club), and 2018 Youth Olympic Games competitor Grace VandenBroek (Peterborough Rowing Club/Trent University). Liam Keane (Victoria City Rowing Club/Dartmouth College), a two-time Junior and 2018 U23 National Team athlete, will also race in Račice.

Among those making their U23 debut are 2019 World Junior Championship women’s quad fourth place finishers Maya Meschkuleit (Don Rowing Club/Yale University) and Lucy Black (Four Bridges Rowing Club/Stanford University).

Members of the University of Washington’s 2021 Pac-12 and IRA National Championship winning varsity and second varsity men’s eight crews—Lancashire, Adam Krol (Don Rowing Club), Jack Walkey (Victoria City Rowing Club) and Steven Rosts (Ridley Graduate Boat Club)—will don the maple leaf as well.

“It’s exciting to be returning to international racing,” said Chuck McDiarmid, RCA NextGen Program Lead. “Our NextGen athletes have demonstrated their determination and perseverance through their training over the past year, and we are looking forward to seeing them in action on the water.”

In support of the U23 athletes, RCA has launched a fundraising campaign to reduce fees associated with international competition and ensure that athletes do not face financial barriers to representing Canada on the world stage. To make a contribution and help Canada’s rowers focus on giving their all on the water, please visit fundrazr.com/2021RCAU23

Women’s Pair (BW2-)
Alexis Cronk	University of Victoria Rowing Club
Kirsten Edwards	University of Victoria Rowing Club
Women’s Double (BW2x)
Abigail Dent	Kenora Rowing Club/University of Michigan
Lucy Black	Four Bridges Rowing Club/Stanford University
Women’s Quad (BW4x)
Elisa Bolinger	University of Western Ontario Rowing Club
Grace VandenBroek	Peterborough Rowing Club/Trent University
Katie Clark	Rockies Rowing Club/University of British Columbia Rowing Club
Maya Meschkuleit	Don Rowing Club/Yale University
Lightweight Women’s Double (BLW2x)
Karissa Riley	Calgary Rowing Club/University of Western Ontario Rowing Club
Sophie Inkpen	North Star Rowing Club/Dalhousie University
Men’s Single (BM1x)
Steven Rosts	Ridley Graduate Boat Club/University of Washington
Men’s Double (BM2x)
Raphael Berz	Victoria City Rowing Club/Yale University
Samuel Stewart	London Rowing Club/Brock University
Men’s Four (BM4-)
Adam Krol	Argonaut Rowing Club /University of Washington
Jack Walkey	Victoria City Rowing Club/University of Washington
Peter Lancashire	Brentwood College/University of Washington
Liam Keane	Victoria City Rowing Club/Dartmouth College
Lightweight Men’s Double (BLM2x)
Samuel Weinstein Zimbel	Argonaut Rowing Club/Columbia
Thomas Markewich	Regina Rowing Club/Brock University
Non-Travelling Spares
Haydn Thomas	University of Victoria
Connor Attridge	University of Victoria
Michael Caryk	Winnipeg Rowing Club
Dane Halkiw	Argonaut Rowing Club/University of California, Berkley

Coaches:
Isolda Penney (Victoria City Rowing Club)
Maksym Kepskyy (Rowing Canada Aviron)
Matthew Weaver (University of Washington)
Sergio Espinoza (University of Washington)

Canadian umpire(s) in attendance:
Philippe Colas

For more information: 
Colleen Coderre
RCA Communications Lead
comm@rowingcanada.org

Liz Montroy
RCA Communications and Events Coordinator
lmontroy@rowingcanada.org