Rowers achieve an all-time best in Boston

Far from relaxing into a well-earned break over half term, King's senior rowers spent the first half of the October holiday competing at the highly competitive Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Massachusetts. There were no signs of fatigue from these dedicated sports men and women, however. Showing huge spirit, stamina and commitment, the crews came home with two outstanding performances under their belts. 

The 1st VIII are celebrating an impressive race which won them a bronze medal in a tough field of 90 boats in the men's youth eights category. This is the school's best ever result in this field. Meanwhile, the second boat was a coxed IV which came 19th of 90 in the men's youth coxed fours category - a placement that has only been exceeded once in the school's history.

Well done to all fourteen of the sixth form pupils who flew out to America: James A-P (U6A2), Rafael (L6A2), Gheorghi (L6A2), Ethan G (U6K2), Bridget (U6G),  Callum G (L6M1),  Alastair (U6K2), Benjamin H (U6G1), Ben L (L6L2), Ivo (U6M1), Felix S (U6Mac2), Sebastian (L6K2), Ben V (U6Mac1) and Jonas (L6G2). The crews were ably led by Mr Whitelaw, Acting Head Coach (Rowing), Mr Rendell and Miss Barwick Ward, who are all supporting the pupils as they take part in a fantastic few days of additional training in Boston now the competition is over.