Gold for Erik Horrie in World Rowing Championships

Australia’s three-times world champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist Erik Horrie underlined the continuing power of his ambition, winning gold on the weekend at the World Rowing Championships in the USA.

The NSW Institute of Sport athlete was crowned World Champion in the PR1 Men’s Single Scull (M1x) in Sarasota, Florida. The para-rower not only claimed the first PR1 M1x World Championship title raced over 2000 metres, but also set a new World’s Best Time after crossing the line in a time of 9 minutes 39 seconds.

Australia concludes the 2017 World Rowing Championships having won six medals in 10 boat classes. Winning three gold medals (M4-, W4- and PR1 M1x), two silver medals (M2+ and LW4x) and one bronze medal (W2x), the Australian Rowing Team finished third on the World Championships medal table, with Italy topping the table, followed by New Zealand.