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Adaptive rowers impress in Italy




STRATFORD Boat Club’s adaptive squad made its third visit to the international event in Turin in Italy at the start of October.

In a combination team with Glasgow, the squad won the trophy for the best club over the two days of racing.

The Turin Regatta is designed to be as inclusive as possible and included pararowing, mixed ability (able-bodied and impaired athletes racing together) and special Olympic-type events. The Stratford rowers competed in the para and mixed ability events.

Adaptive rowers impress in Italy
Adaptive rowers impress in Italy

The team was full of new competitors, however this did not stop them winning medals throughout the weekend. The highlights were Gillian Middleton’s gold in a mixed ability double and Ricky Clutterbuck’s win in a similar boat the following day. It was his first regatta anywhere and he took home four medals in total.

Stratford’s head adaptive coach Mark Dewdney said: “It’s a great event, the best bit being the smiles of those competing. Winning the trophy was a bonus; given the inexperience of the squad, this was an outstanding result.

“Stratford’s adaptive section is nearly ten years old and this kind of win reflects the knowledge we have gained over that period. It’s a nice way to end the year.”

Stratford’s Curtis Dickens, on the paralympic pathway, is on a GB camp this weekend and has been invited to the GB trials in November. The next major event for the rest of the squad is the British Indoor Rowing Championships in December.

Stratford Boat Club’s adaptive rowers in Italy.
Stratford Boat Club’s adaptive rowers in Italy.


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