Teen rowing star triumphs in London

Teen Rowing Star Triumphs in London

Zack Harris led his Cotehele Quay Gig Club U16 team to a dominant win in London's prestigious Great River Race.

They rowed 21.6 miles up the Thames, finishing 15 minutes ahead of their nearest rivals, and placed 1st in U16s and 25th overall.

Notably, they beat the winning U18 team by 30 minutes, an impressive feat considering Zack only started rowing last summer.

About the Great River Race

The Great River Race is London's River Marathon, covering 21.6 miles from Millwall to Richmond, passing under London's famous bridges.

Zack's Rising Star Status

Now selected to represent Cornwall in the junior international championships this October, Zack is proving to be a true rising star.

Zack is a student at Ivybridge Community College and has achieved this success in a remarkably short period of time.

Author's summary: Teen rowing star Zack Harris achieves great success in London's Great River Race.

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Dartmouth Chronicle Dartmouth Chronicle — 2025-10-14