Tag Archives: New Zealand

New Zealand “Pieces of Eight” TV documentary

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetThe NZ national eight coached by Harry Mahon won gold medals in the world Championships in 1982 and 1983.  National pride and hopes ran high that at the Los Angeles Olympic Regatta the crew would repeat the Gold medal victory … Continue reading →

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Interview with Jochen and Martin Kuehner

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetYou won the European Champs – why did you decide to race there? We went to the European Championships because we’ve had a difficult season.  Matthias who was in our Olympic crew has had back surgery and Basti is the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Hester Goodsell, GBR WL2x

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Rebecca Caroe

TweetWe caught up with Hester having a quiet time away from the lake in a cafe in Cambridge. Was the race on Sunday fair? Yes it was in terms of lanes – the wind was equal  for all participants.  But … Continue reading →

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Interview with Mahe Drysdale, NZ 1x

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Rebecca Caroe

Rowperfect has been a fan of Mahe ‘s for years and was delighted that he accepted our invitation to do an interview for our readers. Continue reading →

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World Championships medal table

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Rebecca Caroe

Tweet And to round up the end of this year's Worlds here is the self-compiled medal table. Any mistakes- please let us know.  Source FISA Medal table Germany Gold = 4 Silver = 1 Bronze = 4 New Zealand Gold … Continue reading →

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World Championships day 8

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Rebecca Caroe

Some surprising results on the last day of the worlds. Old names fail to make the grade Continue reading →

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Olympics Day 1 by Duncan Holland

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Duncan Holland

I watched the first day of the rowing this morning, what a day for the Kiwis! Seven of the New Zealand crews were on the water today and they brought home five first places and two seconds. Continue reading →

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