GB Rowing Wins Six Golds at Lucerne World Cup

Great Britain's rowers just proved that teamwork and talent can create something extraordinary, sweeping six gold medals at the final World Cup regatta of the season in Lucerne.

The newly formed women's quadruple sculls crew stole the show. Olympic champions Hannah Scott and Lola Anderson teamed up with Finnola Stratton and Paris 2024 gold medallist Imogen Grant to control their race from start to finish, leaving Germany and world champions the Netherlands trailing behind.

Grant's transition into the boat marks an exciting shift. With lightweight events no longer part of the Olympic program, she stepped up into the heavyweight category and immediately found success with her new crew.

"The depth in the sculling group at the minute is so strong that to get in the boat itself has been hard," Scott said after the win. "On top of that, the performances are coming out of it which is good."

The gold medals kept coming throughout the day. The men's quadruple sculls of Cedol Dafydd, Callum Dixon, Tobias Schroder and Rory Harris built a commanding lead to hold off the Netherlands, while the men's four continued their world champion form with another victory.

Lauren Henry showed patience and strategy in winning the women's single sculls. The women's eight crew powered to gold and never looked back, defeating strong teams from Australia and the USA.

Benjamin Pritchard capped off the golden day with his win in the PR1 men's single sculls. The Paralympic and world champion overcame an early deficit to defeat Australia's world bronze medallist Erik Horrie.

The Ripple Effect

Britain's success in Lucerne extended beyond individual races. The team's outstanding performance earned them second place in the overall World Cup series with 94 points, just one point ahead of the Netherlands.

The results showcase the strength of Britain's rowing program at every level. From Olympic veterans finding new success in reshuffled boats to Paralympic champions continuing their dominance, the depth of talent keeps growing stronger.

These wins matter because they demonstrate what happens when athletes embrace change and challenge themselves in new ways. Grant's successful move to a different category and the seamless formation of new crew combinations show a program built on adaptability and excellence.

The rowing season ends on a high note that promises even brighter days ahead for British rowing.