Mags and Aoife Triumph in the Repêchage
Mags and Aoife secure a fantastic win in the Repêchage today with the fastest time of the two repechages, qualifying for the A/B 2 semifinal on Wednesday. Despite Canada leading for the first 500 meters, the Irish crew surged ahead at the 1000 meter mark to take the lead and finish strong at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Paris.

Afterwards Mags had this reaction: “It was a really solid race so it was great, and felt good. It was our goal today to just feel in control and execute our plan. I think we did that, and I think we just wanted to be with the pack as long as we could and then have confidence in ourselves so that we can push through then with the fitness we have.”

Day 4 Schedule
Day 4 promises to be an exciting day of racing for the Irish rowing team, with crucial semifinal and repêchage events lined up. Key races include Alison Bergin and Zoe Hyde in the Women’s Double Sculls, Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch in the Men’s Double Sculls, and the Women’s Four featuring Emily Hegarty, Eimear Lambe, Natalie Long, and Imogen Magner. Each crew faces tough competition, but with strong performances so far, hopes are high for progression to the A Finals.

Women’s Double Sculls – Alison Bergin & Zoe Hyde
Lane 5 | Semifinal A/B 1
Time: 9.50 AM IST / 10.50 AM CET

Alison and Zoe will race from Lane 5, facing off against:

Lane 1: Netherlands
Lane 2: Czech Republic
Lane 3: New Zealand
Lane 4: France
Lane 6: Italy

Advancement Criteria:
Places 1 to 3: Progress to the A Final on Friday, August 2nd at 10.18 AM IST.
Place 4+: Enter the B Final at 9.30 AM IST on the same date.

Men’s Double Sculls – Phillip Doyle & Daire Lynch
Lane 4 | Semifinal A/B 2
Time: 10.20 AM IST / 11.20 AM CET

Phillip and Daire will race from Lane 4, against:

Lane 1: Germany
Lane 2: USA
Lane 3: New Zealand
Lane 5: Norway
Lane 6: France

Advancement Criteria:
Places 1 to 3: Progress to the A Final on Thursday, August 1st at 10.30 AM IST.
Place 4+: Enter the B Final at 9.42 AM IST on the same date.

Women’s Four – Emily Hegarty, Eimear Lambe, Natalie Long, Imogen Magner
Lane 3 | Repêchage
Time: 10.30 AM IST / 11.30 AM CET

The Women’s Four will race from lane 3 facing :

Lane 1: Denmark
Lane 2: USA
Lane 4: China
Lane 5: Australia

Advancement Criteria:
Places 1 to 2: Progress to the A Final on Thursday at 10.50 AM IST.
Place 3+: Enter the B Final at 9.54 AM IST on the same day.

As the Irish rowing team heads into Day 4, the excitement and anticipation are palpable. With strong showings in previous races, the crews are poised to deliver peak performance.