A pair of incoming men’s lightweight rowers have added gold medals at the World Championships to their resumes as Ed Galer (men’s four) and Ivo Monaghan (Men’s eight) rowed to victory for Great Britain at the U19 World Rowing Championships in Trakai, Lithuania.
Ed Galer ’29 was in the bow seat for Great Britain in the men’s four, and helped his team to an open-water win to claim the gold medal. Galer and his team were off the lead to start as Italy and the United States — which featured Galer’s fellow incoming classmate George Dolce — in front. By the time the crews reached the 500m mark, Italy was slightly ahead of Galer and the British and that battle ensued throughout the next 1000 meters as well before Great Britain found another level and pulled clear of all challengers en route to a win by 4.9 seconds.
The final race of the regatta was the men’s eight and Ivo Monaghan joined his teammates to put on a show and help Great Britain to its second consecutive gold medal in the event. They led the whole way, staving off a great challenge from the Czech Republic the entire length of the course. In the final 500, Great Britain established a bit of open water and that was enough for a 3.6-second victory.
Men’s Four Results
1. Great Britain (Featuring Ed Galer ’29) – 6:21.19
2. Italy – 6:25.03
3. Germany – 6:27.11
4. United States (Featuring George Dolce ’29) – 6:29.87
5. Australia – 6:30.45
6. France – 6:38.99
Men’s Eight Results
1. Great Britain (Featuring Ivo Monaghan ’29) – 5:57.59
2. Czech Republic – 6:01.10
3. Germany – 6:02.88
4. Romania – 6:08.06
5. Italy – 6:09.29
6. New Zealand – 6:11.62