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I\u2019m just getting started.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Medals &amp; European Best Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GB Rowing Team&#8217;s success continued with a gold, silver and two bronze medals on the first day of the finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The women\u2019s quadruple sculls crew of Sarah McKay, Lola Anderson, Cam Nyland and Becky Wilde stormed to gold in a European Championship best time, highlighting the strength in depth across the team, with the women&#8217;s eight team also putting on a show to win their race in style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GB Men\u2019s eight made history of their own, defeating a powerful Dutch crew by just 0.24 seconds to claim their fifth consecutive European title, setting a new British record in the process and reinforcing their dominance on the continental stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pushing the Limits with Kukri<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe are very proud to have played a part in this golden chapter for British Rowing,\u201d said <\/em><strong>Andy Ronnie, Group CEO at Kukri Sports.<\/strong><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThere\u2019s a real sense of pride in seeing our suits contribute to history being made, and supporting these fantastic athletes as they continue to chase greatness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up this season, British Rowing will be competing in the World Rowing Cup Varese from 13 &#8211; 15 June, with all six European gold medal winning crews returning to represent Great Britain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kukri stands proudly behind British Rowing \u2013 delivering elite sportswear that performs at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to upgrade your kit? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get in touch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great Britain\u2019s rowing team delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 European Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (29 May \u2013 1 June), finishing top of the overall medal table to defend their European title. 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