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Princeton Rowing Finishes U-23 World Championships With Five Medals
July 28, 2019 | Heavyweight Rowing, Women's Rowing - Open
PRINCETON, N.J. – What a week it was for the Shea Rowing Center at the U-23 World Championships in Sarasota, Fla.
One day after the men's lightweight rowing squad earned a bronze medal with Eion Gaffney '23 (Ireland) in the 4X final, the men's heavyweight and women's open rowing teams nabbed two medals each.
David Bewicke-Copley and the Great Britain 8+ team produced gold as the boat crossed the finish line at 5:34.30, almost two seconds in front of the United States (5:36.21) and the Netherlands (5:36.36). It's Bewicke-Copley fourth straight medal as he previously collected two silvers and a bronze before this year's gold. It was a banner year for the junior as he helped Princeton's 1V place fourth at Easterns and sixth at the IRAs. Floyd Benedikter '23 and Germany placed fifth (5:46.57).
Jonas Juel and Norway's 1X boat earned the bronze (6:56.22), just missing the silver. Germany (6:54.59) took the gold while Greece was second (6:56.15). Last year's Juel's group finished 11th overall. This season, Juel raced at 2V for the Tigers and helped the 2V to a bronze at Easterns and a sixth-place spot at IRAs.
"It was incredible watching so many rowers from the Princeton boathouse racing at the U-23s and thrilling to see David and Jonas win medals," said heavyweight head coach Greg Hughes. "I know how hard both have worked this year both on and off the water to have this opportunity. Their results are well deserved. What a day to be a Tiger!"
Emily Kallfelz and the United States' 1X team took second place (7:37.61) behind Australia (7:36.08). It's her third medal at the U-23 Championships as she has picked up two silvers and a bronze. Kallfelz's 2019 includes first-team All-American honors, All-Ivy accolades, C. Otto von Kienbusch finalist and of course … her fourth straight Ivy title.
Hannah Scott and Great Britain's 8+ snagged the silver (6:22.52) behind the Netherlands (6:17.93). It's her second silver at this event. Scott's fabulous year includes Honorable Mention All-America and an Ivy League Championship.
Greta Jaanson '23 (Estonia) and her 2X teammates (7:31.80) were third in its B-Final as well behind the United States and Canada.
"Amazing performances by both Emily and Hannah," said Princeton women's open rowing coach Lori Dauphiny. "They are both great racers that give it their all. We will miss Emily! Her ability to lead and move boats is inspiring. Hannah is a force who will return this fall. We are proud of all the Tigers who raced this weekend. They have worked hard and their victories are well deserved!"
One day after the men's lightweight rowing squad earned a bronze medal with Eion Gaffney '23 (Ireland) in the 4X final, the men's heavyweight and women's open rowing teams nabbed two medals each.
David Bewicke-Copley and the Great Britain 8+ team produced gold as the boat crossed the finish line at 5:34.30, almost two seconds in front of the United States (5:36.21) and the Netherlands (5:36.36). It's Bewicke-Copley fourth straight medal as he previously collected two silvers and a bronze before this year's gold. It was a banner year for the junior as he helped Princeton's 1V place fourth at Easterns and sixth at the IRAs. Floyd Benedikter '23 and Germany placed fifth (5:46.57).
Jonas Juel and Norway's 1X boat earned the bronze (6:56.22), just missing the silver. Germany (6:54.59) took the gold while Greece was second (6:56.15). Last year's Juel's group finished 11th overall. This season, Juel raced at 2V for the Tigers and helped the 2V to a bronze at Easterns and a sixth-place spot at IRAs.
"It was incredible watching so many rowers from the Princeton boathouse racing at the U-23s and thrilling to see David and Jonas win medals," said heavyweight head coach Greg Hughes. "I know how hard both have worked this year both on and off the water to have this opportunity. Their results are well deserved. What a day to be a Tiger!"
Emily Kallfelz and the United States' 1X team took second place (7:37.61) behind Australia (7:36.08). It's her third medal at the U-23 Championships as she has picked up two silvers and a bronze. Kallfelz's 2019 includes first-team All-American honors, All-Ivy accolades, C. Otto von Kienbusch finalist and of course … her fourth straight Ivy title.
Hannah Scott and Great Britain's 8+ snagged the silver (6:22.52) behind the Netherlands (6:17.93). It's her second silver at this event. Scott's fabulous year includes Honorable Mention All-America and an Ivy League Championship.
Greta Jaanson '23 (Estonia) and her 2X teammates (7:31.80) were third in its B-Final as well behind the United States and Canada.
"Amazing performances by both Emily and Hannah," said Princeton women's open rowing coach Lori Dauphiny. "They are both great racers that give it their all. We will miss Emily! Her ability to lead and move boats is inspiring. Hannah is a force who will return this fall. We are proud of all the Tigers who raced this weekend. They have worked hard and their victories are well deserved!"
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