1X World Rowing Championships 1997 - Aiguebelette (fra)

1X World Rowing Championships 1997

[@elite_online_rowing_coach]

I have to add, that in 1992, during our winter training in Augusta Georgia, Jamie and I took out a double scull for a few meters, the power I felt when we took some hard strokes was beautiful. If I were to row for the 2012 Olympics I would want to do it in the double.

[@elite_online_rowing_coach]

Bit of trivia... Jamie and I were recruited for the Brown University Crew. He sat 5 and I 4. It was great having him sit in front of me. Felt a sense of security rowing 4 seat and watching Jamie's back come at me when we raced other teams. It was hard for me to be "friendly" after '97, when I got back in the single scull. I believe that between Jamie and me there had always been healthy dose of competition before friendship. He might feel differently. Now it is all water under the bridge

[@LebaneseDream]

I just realized Ali Ibrahim had passed away. Probably one of the highest achieving Arab Rowers. My respects and condolences go to his family. I hope more Arab Athletes would follow his footsteps and dedication to this sport.

[@bytedildo]

R.I.P. Ibrahim Ali! You were a very nice and strong rower. Saw you on Bled in 2000, will never forget how your coach always shouted from the coast :"Line Ali, line!!" :)

[@DRu9]

My French is terrible but it sounds like the announcer said 'here is Vaclav Chalupa rowing in his 85th World Championships."

[@theSculler]

RIP Ali Ibrahim.

[@CAPTSFE1]

Less than 1/2 second slower than the Olympic Record in a Vespoli!

[@Veslanjejezivot]

He is very powerful and has very nice technique! He connects legs and back even better than Mahe.

[@bendickinson6264]

You need good water to put the legs down that fast in the single! In a HW you’d be f**ked.

[@Veslanjejezivot]

HW? Where is that?

[@bendickinson6264]

@@Veslanjejezivot sorry headwind 😆

[@Veslanjejezivot]

@@bendickinson6264 Oooh :D