6 Categories, 6 Medals at BUCS Head 2020
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We sent 36 scullers in 10 crews across 6 categories to Newcastle for this year’s BUCS head. Our athletes put out a fantastic performance, medalling in all 6 categories entered, with four golds and two silvers. RUBC came fifth in the Victor Ludorum, despite only entering just over ⅓ of the events.
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Results
Women’s Champ 4X
1st Place
Men’s Champ 4X
2nd Place
Women’s Inter 4X
1st Place
5th Place
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Men’s Inter 4X
1st Place
4th Place
7th Place
8th Place
Women’s Champ Lwt 4X
1st Place
Men’s Champ Lwt 4X
2nd Place
The conditions were particularly challenging, with storm Dennis calling off the beginner’s events entirely, and prospects of racing at all were doubtful. Nevertheless, our crews tackled the headwind and choppy water with excellent competence, as their adaptability was tested on the Tyne.
The Champ Men’s quad were the first to test the waters in division one, just missing out on the gold by 1.8 seconds, but took home a commendable silver nonetheless. Four RUBC Men’s Inter quads then lined up and finished 1st, 4th, 7th and 8th. Shortly followed by the Women’s Champ Lightweight quad, who won, beating Nottingham by 12.6 seconds.
Division 2 saw conditions worsen, as the women’s crews as well as the men’s champ lightweight quad waited at the start line of a slightly shortened course. The event got underway and 3 RUBC quads medalled, achieving 2 golds and 1 silver.
