The Ireland under-23 lightweight quadruple scull finished sixth in their A Final at the World Cup in Lucerne. France made the pace for much of the race, but it was World Champions Italy who took gold. Germany took silver and France bronze.
The Ireland crew, formed in the run-up to this event, were a little off the pace all through. They will have gained invaluable experience from competing at this level, said Ireland performance director Martin McElroy.
World Cup Regatta, Lucerne
Lightweight Quadruple Scull – A Final: 1 Italy 6:30.06, 2 Germany One 6:32.67, 3 France 6:32.80; 4 Germany Two 6:35.12, 5 Denmark 6:35.46, 6 Ireland (N Kenny, M Maher, M O’Donovan, J Ryan) 6:42.42.
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