IRISH ROWING’S GOLDEN hour shows no sign of ending after Paul O’Donovan defended his World Rowing Championship title in Florida, just ten minutes after Mark O’Donovan and Shane O’Driscoll became world champions.
The 23-year-old once again underlined his dominance in the lightweight single sculls division with another powerful performance to successfully retain the crown he won in Rotterdam 12 months ago.
O’Donovan’s victory follows that of his Skibbereen team-mates, who held off the late challenge of Italy and Brazil to be crowned lightweight men’s pair champions.
The Olympic silver medallist crossed in a time of 6:48.87 ahead of boats from New Zealand and Norway.
O’Donovan and O’Driscoll win gold for Ireland at World Rowing Championships
Impressive results to say the least! Fair play! Congratulations to all involved!
This guy is a fantastic athlete. #pulllikeadog
Get in!!!
Nice one Paul
Corcaigh Abu
Roll on the olympics
Second of three………?
The training these guys put in would put other athletes to shame.
Incredible achievement well done lads ! Mighty stuff.
@NeilGoochFerriter: Rowing requires a ridiculous level of commitment and training compared to other sports. The majority of club level university rowers train more than 10-12 sessions per week.
A true irish sporting hero !!!!