Great Britain Wins Bronze in Women's Double Sculls

Emily Craig and Imogen Grant clinched gold for Great Britain in the lightweight women's double sculls at the Paris 2024 Olympics, triumphing by 1.72 seconds over Romania. This victory was particularly poignant for Grant, who had previously narrowly missed out on a medal in Tokyo, motivating her to keep a photo finish as inspiration. Meanwhile, Rebecca Wilde and Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne achieved an impressive bronze in the women's double sculls, marking a comeback for Wilde after multiple injuries and for Hodgkins-Byrne after maternity leave. Hodgkins-Byrne made history as the first mother to win an Olympic rowing medal for Team GB, while Helen Glover, also a mother, secured silver in the women's four shortly after. The success of both pairs underscores the resilience and determination of British rowers at the Olympics. Craig's emotional victory and the inspiring stories of Wilde and Hodgkins-Byrne reflect a significant chapter for GB rowing in the Olympic arena.