Saturday marks the beginning of the Olympic journey for our rowers in Paris. Both the Men’s and Women’s Double Sculls are set to compete in their respective heats, aiming for a spot in the semi-finals.
Men’s Double Sculls – Phillip Doyle and Daire Lynch | Heat 3 | Lane 3 – 10:50 AM IST | 11.50 CET
Heat Competitors: Lane 1 – Spain | Lane 2 – France | Lane 4 – Germany
Advancement Criteria:
- Places 1 to 3: Progress to the Semi-Final on Tuesday, July 30th, starting from 10:10 AM IST.
- Place 4: Enter the Repêchage on Sunday, July 28th, at 9:20 AM IST. The top 3 from the Repêchage will also advance to the Semi-Final on Tuesday.
Women’s Double Sculls – Rowers: Alison Bergin and Zoe Hyde | Heat 2 | Lane 1 – 11:10 AM IST | 12.10 CET
Heat Competitors: Lane 2 Australia | Lane 3 France | Lane 4 Lithuania
Advancement Criteria:
- Places 1 to 3: Progress to the Semi-Final on Tuesday, July 30th, starting from 9:50 AM IST.
- Place 4: Enter the Repêchage on Sunday, July 28th, at 9:10 AM IST. The top 3 from the Repêchage will also advance to the Semi-Final on Tuesday.
Michelle Carpenter, CEO of Rowing Ireland, commented: “Our athletes have shown incredible dedication and resilience in their preparation for the Olympics. We are immensely proud of their achievements and are confident they will represent Ireland with distinction. Their journey has inspired many, and we eagerly await their performances in Paris.”
Rowing Ireland wishes the best of luck to all our athletes as they commence their Olympic journey. Support from home is invaluable, and we encourage everyone to cheer on our rowers as they strive for excellence in Paris.
