The Row Show

After competing in the Rio Olympic’s, Jeannine Gmelin has been on top of her game becoming world champion in 2017 with a undefeated season which she continued into 2018 with wins in both World Cup 1 & 2. We catch up with her after her racing in Austria and speak to her about her beginnings in the sport, racing the olympics and the road she has taken to be on top of her game. Enjoy! _______________...

This week we have another Regatta Madness episode where we discuss the racing at the second World Cup in Linz Austria. We don't cover every event and every athlete but rather give you our take on the highlights from the weekend. I hope you enjoy the episode, let us know what you liked and didn't like. ____________________________ The Row Show - therowshowSA@gmail.com - Instagram: @rowshowsa - Face...

With the international season getting under way in Serbia this last weekend we thought we would try something a little different and chat about what we thought of the first peak at what the world scene has on show for everyone this year. We also got the inside scoop from stroke girl Nicole van Wyk in the LW2x who placed 2nd in Serbia. Let us know what you thought of the show, excuse us if we butch...

After being introduced to the ergo machine while in the Navy, Pete Reed went on to have exceptional rowing career which encompasses 3 consecutive Olympic gold medals. We explore Pete's rowing career from his humble beginnings in the navy to the podium in Rio 2016. We also pick his brain on being an elite athlete and of course, our quickfire questions. Enjoy! Guest Pete Reed (@petereed) http://www....

Listen to today’s conclusion of the Drew Ginn interview. We are getting into his 2008 Beijing gold and his campaign in London back in the four, how injury can teach a person so much and make you stronger and of course we get some epic answers to our quickfire questions. Enjoy! ________________________ Guest Drew Cameron Ginn OAM https://drewginn.com/ Will it make the boat go faster? https://www.yo...

With a career spanning 19 years with 4 Olympic medals, it’s easy to understand how Drew Ginn is considered a legend in the rowing world. Beginning his career in the 1996 awesome foursome, Drew has been part of many successful crews despite battling through injury and setbacks throughout. Find out how this Australian all-star did all this in part 1 of the Drew Ginn interview. ______________________...

E17: Zoe McBride NZL by Lawrence Brittain & Jake Milton Green

This is Part 2 of the Olaf Tufte Interview. 6 Olympic Games, 4 Olympic medals including 2 Gold in the Mens single, multiple World Champion and did we mention he does this while farming in Norway? Olaf Tufte is one of rowing’s greatest, what else must we say besides have a listen and find out for yourself what it takes to be legendary. World Rowing Profile: http://www.worldrowing.com/athletes/athle...

6 Olympic Games, 4 Olympic medals including 2 Gold in the Mens single, multiple World Champion and did we mention he does this while farming in Norway? Olaf Tufte is one of rowing’s greatest, what else must we say besides have a listen and find out for yourself what it takes to be legendary. World Rowing Profile: http://www.worldrowing.com/athletes/athlete/11168/tufte-olaf 2004 Olympics 1x https:/...

Emily Regan is an Olympic Champion, multiple world champion and a world record holder. We chat to her about her amazing story as a member of the formidable American women's rowing team and what goes into being one of the best. Enjoy! —––––––––––———————————————————————- Email us at: therowshowSA@gmail.com Instagram: @rowshowsa Facebook: The Row Show Guest (Instagram) Emily Regan Hosts (Instagram) L...

In this episode we sit down with our first international guest, Maximillian Planer. Max is a world champion in the Men's Eight, World Record holder and recipient of the male crew of the year with the eight. We chat to Max about these incredible performances as well as all other things that go into being an Elite German rower. Enjoy! _____________________________________________________________ Ema...

The Oxford Cambridge Boat Race is one of the most popular rowing races in the calendar With the race looming next weekend we had a chat with Will Cahill who takes the 3 seat in the Oxford Crew. Will is one out of only a handful of South African Oarsmen to race in a Blues Boat for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race. Will raced in Oxfords second team “Isis” last year and after an epic year of trainin...

In today's episode we sit down with the godfather of South African rowing, Paul Jackson. Paul has been involved as a specialist consultant coach for a number of years; from taking our olympic team to Barcelona in 1996 to winning the Gold in London 2012. Come find out about how a beer in a pub led to a Olympic success, why rowing is all about joie de vivre and what sport he would compete in at the...

James Thompson is the most Decorated South African Oarsman of all time. James has won medals at a Junior, u23 and Senior level. He is a World Champion, a world record holder in the Lightweight Men's double and an Olympic Champion in the Lightweight Four! He has been South African Champion 25 times and has won the prestigious Grand Challenge five times. Give us a share and let us know what you thin...

In this episode we sit down with Andrew Grant (AJ), who is a senior coach for the South African Rowing team. Not only will we discuss the insights and experiences from his time as a coach but also from his time as an athlete; finding out how these experiences have shaped his journey and the hard yards that many have to face to achieve success. In this episode we cover everything from near misses b...

Todays Episode we discuss the Highlights from the Rock the Boat regatta. The best races the top performers and some awesome points about the regatta. We then get into the Buffalo Regatta and chat about what we are looking forward to seeing on the river and some incredible facts about this 137 year old event. We also have a guest on the show Bert Doggart who raced and won the Grand Challenge in 197...

Todays Episode we chat to the Founders of Rock the Boat and get into how the regatta started and how it is run as well as some interesting insights into the rowing community. Give us a share and let us know what you think. therowshowSA@gmail.com Hosts (Instagram) Lawrence Brittain @brittain_L Jake Milton Green @jakemiltongreen Guests (Instagram) Matt Brittain @brittainmatthew James Thompson @jmt.r...

Today we have an incredible and inspiring woman on the Show She is World Champion in the Light Weight Single and has 7 other World Rowing Medals behind her name. And is by far South Africans most successful female rower Kirsten McCann @kirstrow on Instagram @kirstyrow on Twitter Kirsten McCann on Facebook Check out Kirsts Race for gold at World Champs in Florida 2017 here: http://www.eurovisionspo...

For this season of the Row Show I team up with Jake Green to deliver inside Information to the rowing community. Today’s Episode we do a recap of 2017, give out some coveted awards and chat about what excites us for the year to come Your Hosts: Lawrence Brittain @Brittain_L Jake Green @JakeMiltonGreen , Also www. Brave2Row.com Email us at therowshowSA@gmail.com Mentioned Races Men’s Four Lucerne W...

On the eve of World Rowing Champs in Florida USA we talk to fome of the young guys in the South African Rowing team and discuss their journey to their first Senior Champs. Please don't be shy to leave a comment or email me www.theRowShowSA@gmail.com Host: Lawrence Brittain @Brittain_L Guests: Vaughn Botes @VaughnBotes Kyle Schoonbee @KyleSchoonbee Sandro Torrente @Sandro_Torrente

In this Episode I chat to South Africa's Head Coach & World Rowing's Coach of the Year Roger Barrow. A bit more serious than the previous episode but great insight into Team South Africa. You can now find The Row Show where ever you get your other podcasts. Please excuse the recording quality, I will get better. Feel free to leave any comments below or email me at therowshowsa@gmail.com Host: Lawr...

In this Episode we catch up with the South African Men's Four on our training camp in Ebenezer, our last training block before our World Championships in the USA. Join us for some laughs and some banter but also some insight into our crew and training. Email me at TheRowShowSA@gmail.com The episode is brought to you by Dead Reckoning (www.deadreckoning.co.za) Host: Lawrence Brittain @Brittain_L Gu...

Welcome to the first episode of The Row Show. In this episode we introduce your host Lawrence Brittain and take you through a bit of his Journey to the Olympic Games as well as explain what the podcast is going to be about and how it will run. Host: Lawrence Brittain (@Brittain_L) Guest: Jake Green (www.brave2row.com, @jakemiltongreen)