ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Canadian rowers showcased their prowess at the 2024 FISU World University Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, achieving five podium finishes and expertly navigating strong tailwinds to secure top positions this past weekend.
Leading the Canadian contingent were Sally Jones and Eliza Dawson in the women’s pair, who claimed gold with a 6.35-second lead over Austria and Lithuania. The Men’s Four, composed of Julian Black, Axel Ewashko, Sam Stewart, and Aidan Della Siega, earned silver after a close race with Italy, while Poland took bronze. In the Lightweight Men’s Single, Giancarlo Di Pompeo led until Italy’s strong finish secured them gold, with Canada taking silver and the Netherlands bronze.
Other notable performances included the Men’s Eight finishing 4th, the Lightweight Women’s Double placing 5th, and the Women’s Lightweight Single ending in 6th. Catherine Chénier-Gagnon finished 9th overall in the Women’s Single in her first international event.
View FISU World University Rowing Championships results HERE.
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