Truro’s Glover Leads Women’s Four to World Rowing Cup Victory in Varese

Truro’s Glover and her women’s four teammates kicked off the season in spectacular fashion with a World Rowing Cup victory in Varese, Italy. The quartet, consisting of Glover, Esme Booth, Samantha Redgrave, and Rebecca Shorten, outpaced their fellow Brits to claim the top spot on the podium.

Despite their impressive performance, Glover remains focused on the task ahead, emphasizing that there is still plenty of work to be done before the upcoming Olympics in Paris. The team sees their recent victory as a crucial part of their training leading up to the Games, with Glover highlighting the importance of maintaining consistency and not peaking too soon.

Next on the agenda for Glover and her crew is the European Championships in Hungary, where they will aim to further establish themselves as contenders for Olympic gold. With just three months left until the Games, the team is determined to fine-tune their skills and iron out any issues before the second World Rowing Cup in May.

Teammate Redgrave expressed confidence in their current form, noting that the team has found a strong formula for success early on in the season. Shorten echoed her sentiments, describing their recent victory as a positive stepping stone towards their ultimate goal.

As part of the GB Rowing Team, Glover and her teammates are supported by the National Lottery Sports Fund, with British Rowing overseeing their development and training. Fans can follow the team’s journey and find out more about their upcoming competitions by visiting https://britishrowing.org/. With their sights set on Olympic glory, Glover and her crew are determined to continue their winning streak and make their mark on the international rowing scene.