Somerville House wins gold at the Australian Rowing Championships

Continuing a rich history of strength and success, Somerville House was represented by a squad of ten students at the 2017 Australian Rowing Championships.  

Hosted in Sydney from 27 March to 2 April, our rowers stroked and dragged their oars through the water and over the finish lines, collectively achieving an incredible five gold medals, and one silver medal. 

Congratulations to all students who represented Team Somerville, results included:

  • Under 17 Single – Gold
  • Under 17 Double – Gold
  • Under 17 Quad  – Gold
  • Under 17 8+ – Gold
  • Schoolgirls Quad sprint – Gold
  • Under 17 Single – Silver

Well done to our Director of Rowing, Mr Oleg Shishkin, for his incredible coaching and support.

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