Progress ≠ Equality: why we still need Henley Women’s Regatta in 2025
June 21, 2025
I first raced at Henley Women’s Regatta (HWR) as a J16 in 2017. We travelled all the way from Edinburgh to compete, while the boys
Author: Sarah Orr
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Life after rowing: how elite athletes pivot to success beyond the water
April 2, 2025
As a big Lauren Rowles fan, I was both excited and a little sad about her recent announcement to leave rowing behind, at least for
It’s high time for a para event at Henley Royal Regatta
November 24, 2024
Earlier this month, Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic medallists were celebrated at a reception held at Buckingham Palace with the King and Royal Family. The
Olympic Rowing 2024 | The Unbeatable British Paralympic Double
July 17, 2024
Image Credit: World Rowing The GB rowing team can claim a few rowing ‘dynasties’ – events where they are successful time and time again. Think
Olympic Rowing 2024 | Celebrating LGBTQ+ Olympians and Paralympians
June 6, 2024
Image credit: World Rowing This pride month, and in the run up to the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, we are celebrating rowers who identify
My grandmother, a trailblazer in women’s international rowing
March 23, 2024
March is Women’s History Month – a month dedicated to recognising and celebrating all women, but especially the trailblazers. I’d like to think too that
What can rowers learn from the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup win?
December 2, 2023
Nearly a month after the monumental clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final, Sarah reflects on what the
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