TWO Taunton Rowing Club members were rewarded for their hard work in training with success last weekend.

The club attended Totness Regatta, gaining a few close seconds and seeing Gill Hawkey win her Masters race.

Hawkey, who took up rowing only a few years ago, is no stranger to winning medals in the regattas, as she has an elegant rowing style that is frequently complimented.

Oliver Kenny, meanwhile, continues his quest to enter for Great Britain Junior selection later this year.

On Saturday he rowed at the National Junior Rowing Championships, held at The National Watersports Centre in Nottingham.

Somerset County Gazette:

RISING STAR: Oliver Kenny.

Following a successful time trial, Kenny reached his final, a six-boat lane race over 2,000m.

A phenomenal effort saw him row from sixth place to challenge the leading sculler in the last 100m.

An agonising wait for the result of a photo finish revealed that Kenny had just been pipped to the line by only 12cm!

Taunton Rowing Club wishes to thank Lentells for their sponsorship which allows its attendance at these events.