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The Winner of the 2023 Rowing Award was Michael O’Boyle from the Loughros Point Rowing Club in Ardara.
Michael had several achievements throughout 2023 but the highlight of the year was winning a Bronze for Ireland at the Beach Sprints in Italy in the J19 single sculls. He also took silver in the Beach Sprint Qualifiers. Michael is the first Junior to take home a European medal to Donegal
Despite facing incredibly challenging conditions, Michael showcased his exceptional skills to finish third etching his name into rowing history.
The Beach Sprints, a groundbreaking addition to the rowing calendar, brought together the most talented rowers from various nations to compete on the picturesque Italian coastline.
Representing Loughros Point Rowing Club and proudly donning the Irish colors, Michael’s unwavering commitment to training and pursuit of excellence paid off as he navigated through the heats and semifinals, securing a place in the B Final.
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