Australian Olympic Team announcement | Congratulations, NSW athletes!

Earlier today, the rowers comprising the Australian Olympic Team for Paris 2024 were announced.

We're immensely proud to share that these NSW athletes will be representing their country:

Tara Rigney - Women's Single Scull - Sydney University Boat Club

Harriet Hudson - Women's Double Scull - Sydney Rowing Club

Laura Gourley - Women's Quad Scull - UTS Haberfield Rowing Club

Rowena Meredith - Women's Quad Scull - Sydney University Boat Club

Georgina Rowe - Women's Eight - UTS Haberfield Rowing Club

Kendall Brodie - Men's Eight (coxswain) - Sydney Rowing Club

Jack Hargreaves OAM - Men's Eight - Sydney University Boat Club

Jack O'Brien - Men's Eight - Sydney University Boat Club

Alex Purnell - Men's Eight - Sydney University Boat Club

Spencer Turrin OAM - Men's Eight - Sydney Rowing Club

Jackson Kench - Men's Reserve - Sydney University Boat Club

Samantha Morton - Women's Reserve - Sydney Rowing Club

Additionally, a number of athletes with interstate affiliations who row at NSW clubs are part of the team: 

Olympia Aldersey (SA) - Women's Four - UTS Haberfield Rowing Club

Sarah Hawe (VIC) - Women's Eight - Sydney Rowing Club

Patrick Holt (QLD) - Men's Pair - UTS Haberfield Rowing Club

Tim Masters (VIC) - Men's Four - UTS Haberfield Rowing Club

Josh Hicks (WA) - Men's Eight - Sydney Rowing Club

Kate Rowan (QLD) - Women's Reserve - Sydney University Boat Club

Including reserves, this means that 45% of the rowers in the Australian Olympic Team represent NSW clubs.

For the full team announcement and details, see the Australian Olympic Team and Rowing Australia websites.

To the athletes, congratulations on an immense athletic and personal achievement. The entire NSW rowing community has your backs on the road to Paris 2024 and beyond!