The Paralympics took an even more special place in our hearts with our own Al Viney competing in the PR3 four and the highly competitive para rowing squad at Mercs. 

Australia finished with a silver medal for Erik Horrie in the PR1 Scull, a fourth place in the PR3 mixed four and a seventh place for the PR2 mixed double scull.

As mentioned in previous bulletins, the preparation of the PR3 mixed four was far from ideal with the crew only getting together upon arrival in Tokyo for the first time since May due to COVID restrictions. Mercantile did its best for Al Viney providing racing and training in mixed fours and in other sweep boats. She was well prepared.

Now for some images of the Paralympics to refresh your memories.

Australian Paralympic Rowing Team

Erik Horrie with his silver medal

Gold and Silver medallists share the moment

Erik racing

PR3 Mixed Four with Al Viney in the bow seat

Great distant image of the four 

The four after qualifying for the final

The start of the final

PR2 Mixed double scull

2020 Australian Paralympic Rowing Team

Staff

Gordon Marcks – Head Coach

Jason Baker – PR1 M1x Coach

Lincoln Handley – PR2 Mix2x Coach

Lizzi Chapman – PR3 Mix4+ Coach

Sarah Hammond – Physiotherapist