Egington’s crew closing in on the world champions (From Warrington Guardian)
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Egington’s crew closing in on the world champions
10:47am Thursday 31st May 2012 in Sport By Andrew Simpson
The Team GB men's eight with their silver medal in Lucerne, Switzerland, on Sunday. Richard Egington is stood third from the right. Picture courtesy of Intersport Images/GB Rowing Team
RICHARD Egington returned from the weekend’s Samsung World Cup with another silver medal, but buoyed by his boat being closer to reigning world champions Germany.
The Warrington rower was part of a Great Britain’s men’s eight that placed second in Sunday’s final, pushing Olympic champions Canada into third position.
However they almost didn’t make it.
Third in Friday’s heat, Egington and company had to make use of the repechage to make sure of their spot in the final at Lucerne, Switzerland.
They kept pace with the Germans in the opening 500m, reaching the race’s final quarter with Canada and fast-finishers Poland close behind.
Germany reached the finish little more than a second before their British rivals in the regatta’s last race.
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