How Peterborough City Rowing Club Masters made waves on the international stage

Competing with thousands of elite masters athletes on the stunning 1,000m course framed by the Julian Alps, the club’s contingent delivered a series of standout performances.

Kate Read spearheaded the club's campaign with a stellar string of results, capturing first place in the Women's B Single Sculls, alongside composite victories in the Women's C Double Sculls and the Women's A Coxless Four. Read also secured second-place finishes in a composite Mixed C quad, Womens B Coxless Quad, Womens C Coxless quad and a composite Women’s C Eight.

Ian Palmer put in a strong performance to secure first place in a composite Men's D Double Sculls, while also adding second-place finishes in a composite Mixed D double and a composite Mixed C quad.

Anna Robotham showcased tremendous range on the water, racing to second place in the Women's A Single Sculls, a composite Women's B Pair, and Mixed C quad, alongside a third place in the Mixed B Double Sculls with Karl Stapleton. Stapleton also powered his way to a strong second place finish in the Men's B Single Sculls.

Keely Watson added to the club's podium tally by securing second place in a composite Women's D Quadruple Sculls, followed by a third-place finish in the Women's A Double Sculls paired with Hannah Pape. Helen Wallace and John (Jack) Ward also made their mark, adding a brilliant third-place finish in a composite Mixed G Double Sculls event.

Rounding out the top results, Al Ryder secured a third place in a composite Men's D Coxless Pairs, and teamed up with Stapleton, Robotham, and Read to capture second place in a well fought composite Mixed C Quadruple Sculls.