FINTAN MCCARTHY AND Philip Doyle have won a bronze medal at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai today.
In challenging, hot conditions, McCarthy (Skibbereen RC) and Doyle (Belfast BC) took third place in the men’s double final.
The duo sat in second for most of the race, pushing the pace from the early stages.
After a powerful late surge from Serbia into second, the Irish crew held on strongly to claim third in a time of 6:15.13.
Doyle stepped in for Paul O’Donovan at this championships, who is unavailable due to work commitments. McCarthy and O’Donovan won back to back Olympic lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024, but have transitioned to heavyweight.
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Doyle won double sculls bronze with Daire Lynch at last summer’s Games. O’Donovan has also shared a boat with Lynch this year.
There was also good news for Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway BC) as she won her semi-final in the women’s single and qualified for Sunday’s A final.
She led from the start, delivering a commanding performance to cross the line in 7:29.61.
Earlier, the women’s double team of Mags Cremen (UCC RC) and Zoe Hyde (Tralee RC) won the B final, claiming victory in 7:00.20 after a dramatic sprint finish against Uzbekistan and the USA.
The women’s four of Natalie Long (Lee Valley RC), Emma Waters (University of Galway), Aisling Hayes (Skibbereen RC), and Imogen Magner (Lee Valley RC) finished third in their B final, and Konan Pazzaia (Queen’s University Belfast BC) finished second in the C final of the men’s single.
“I am immensely proud of our athletes and the performances they have delivered throughout the week,” said Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland.
“Fintan and Philip’s determination to secure a bronze medal today reflects the strength, dedication, and resilience within Rowing Ireland. Across all boats, we are seeing remarkable talent and commitment, which gives us great optimism as we build towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.”
President of Rowing Ireland, Jane Williams, also congratulated McCarthy and Doyle on their “outstanding bronze medal performance, which reflects their incredible skill, determination, and resilience”.
“The results so far this week reflect the hard work and commitment shown by all members of Rowing Ireland — from athletes and coaches to clubs and volunteers — who make these successes possible,” added Williams.
Siobhán McCrohan and Jake McCarthy are in A finals action tomorrow, with Tiarnán O’Donnell and Sadhbh Ní Laoighre contesting a Para Rowing B final.
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McCarthy and Doyle win bronze at World Championships in Shanghai
FINTAN MCCARTHY AND Philip Doyle have won a bronze medal at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai today.
In challenging, hot conditions, McCarthy (Skibbereen RC) and Doyle (Belfast BC) took third place in the men’s double final.
The duo sat in second for most of the race, pushing the pace from the early stages.
After a powerful late surge from Serbia into second, the Irish crew held on strongly to claim third in a time of 6:15.13.
Doyle stepped in for Paul O’Donovan at this championships, who is unavailable due to work commitments. McCarthy and O’Donovan won back to back Olympic lightweight double sculls at Paris 2024, but have transitioned to heavyweight.
Doyle won double sculls bronze with Daire Lynch at last summer’s Games. O’Donovan has also shared a boat with Lynch this year.
There was also good news for Fiona Murtagh (University of Galway BC) as she won her semi-final in the women’s single and qualified for Sunday’s A final.
She led from the start, delivering a commanding performance to cross the line in 7:29.61.
Earlier, the women’s double team of Mags Cremen (UCC RC) and Zoe Hyde (Tralee RC) won the B final, claiming victory in 7:00.20 after a dramatic sprint finish against Uzbekistan and the USA.
The women’s four of Natalie Long (Lee Valley RC), Emma Waters (University of Galway), Aisling Hayes (Skibbereen RC), and Imogen Magner (Lee Valley RC) finished third in their B final, and Konan Pazzaia (Queen’s University Belfast BC) finished second in the C final of the men’s single.
“I am immensely proud of our athletes and the performances they have delivered throughout the week,” said Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland.
“Fintan and Philip’s determination to secure a bronze medal today reflects the strength, dedication, and resilience within Rowing Ireland. Across all boats, we are seeing remarkable talent and commitment, which gives us great optimism as we build towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.”
President of Rowing Ireland, Jane Williams, also congratulated McCarthy and Doyle on their “outstanding bronze medal performance, which reflects their incredible skill, determination, and resilience”.
“The results so far this week reflect the hard work and commitment shown by all members of Rowing Ireland — from athletes and coaches to clubs and volunteers — who make these successes possible,” added Williams.
Siobhán McCrohan and Jake McCarthy are in A finals action tomorrow, with Tiarnán O’Donnell and Sadhbh Ní Laoighre contesting a Para Rowing B final.
- With reporting from Emma Duffy
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