Awesome finish for Margot!
August 30, 2009 by admin
Love this photo of Margot. Think she's happy with her finish? You bet!
WAY TO GO, MARGOT!
World Championships wraps up today in Poznan, and we imagine that our Margot Shumway and her coach Matt Madigan are leaving with more than a few great memories from Margot’s final on Friday, August 28.
Here is what USRowing had to say about the race: “In the women’s single sculls, 2008 Olympian Margot Shumway (Westlake, Ohio) dominated her race to win by 3.77 seconds and finish in 13th place overall. The U.S. sculler took the lead early and widened the gap with Norway’s Tale Gjoertz in the final stretch to cross in an 8:26.17. Norway crossed second in an 8:29.94, followed by Spain’s Nuria Dominguez Asensio third in an 8:41.42.”
Now, if you want some real behind the scenes insight, you need to check out Margot’s mom Julia’s blog. There, not only will you find the Row2k.com photos leading up to the one above, but a note Margot sent her mom the night before the race that really is a must-read. [We're just dorky enough to admit that it left us a little misty over here this morning! (sniff)]
We are so proud of you, Margot! Have a safe trip home, and great job!
For more news about the U.S. team in Poland today, check out Seven U.S. Crews to Race for Medals on Sunday at 2009 World Rowing Championships.
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