Paul O'Donovan Wins Seventh World Rowing Title

Paul O’Donovan has achieved an impressive seventh world title by winning the Lightweight Men’s Single Sculls final at the World Rowing Championships in Canada. The Skibbereen rowing champion completed the race with a time of 6:49.68, securing gold just weeks after winning Olympic gold in the lightweight double sculls with partner Fintan McCarthy. O'Donovan's victory follows a dominant series of performances in the heats and semi-finals, showcasing his elite skills and competitiveness. In the women's Lightweight Single Sculls, Siobhan McCrohan earned a bronze medal, finishing third behind Romania's Ionela Livia Cozmiuc and Greece's Zoi Fitsiou. O'Donovan's remarkable achievement cements his legacy as one of the best lightweight rowers in history, having already claimed multiple world titles and consecutive Olympic medals. This recent win adds to his already illustrious career, as he continues to excel on the world stage.