The Badgers had an impressive showing at the Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) National Rowing Championships.
A podium sweep of the senior men's lightweight single highlighted Brock's eight-medal performance at the three-day event that took place from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Welland Recreational Waterway in Welland.
"We're proud of the team's effort and finishes at the national championships," said Brock head coach Katie Bruggeling. "From Stephen Harris, Mia Biancaniello and Charles-Etienne Tabet securing gold, to the incredible Brock rowing sweep of the senior lightweight men's single podium, it was a testament to the hard work and dedication of each athlete."
Stephen Harris bested all challengers in the men's single to win a gold medal, crossing the finish in a time of seven minutes, 27 seconds and 713 milliseconds.
Joining Harris with a gold medal was Mia Biancaniello who placed first in the women's PR3 event in a time of 9:42.919.
Mia Biancaniello won gold in the women's PR3 event at the RCA National Championships.
The Badgers saw an impressive sweep of the senior men's lightweight single event, with Charles-Etienne Tabet finishing first (7:35.785) while Connor Dodds (7:39.395) and Riley Watson (7:43.666) placed second and third, respectively.
In the U23 men's pair, the Badgers earned two medals as Maddox Harrison and Christopher Gomez finished in a time of 7:25.250 while Archer LaRochelle partnered with Angus Robertson of the Alberta Rowing Association to take third (7:38.011).
Rounding out the medals for the Badgers was a silver medal showing from Keithan Woodhouse in the U23 men's single (7:26.550).
"This success reflects the relentless commitment our team brings every day, and we're excited to see where we go from here," Bruggeling added.
Up next, the Badgers hope to continue that commitment to success as they compete at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships hosted by the Western Mustangs on home soil at Henley Island on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The Brock men are vying for their fourth consecutive title while the women are coming off a bronze medal finish at last year's provincial championships.
BROCK'S RESULTS AT THE 2024 RCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Senior Men's Single
1 Stephen Harris, 7:27.713
U23 Men's Single
2 Keithan Woodhouse, 7:26.550
U23 Men's Pair
2 Maddox Harrison, Christopher Gomez, 7:25.250
3 Archer LaRochelle, Angus Robertson (Alberta Rowing Association), 7:38.011
Senior Men's Lightweight Single
1 Charles-Etienne Tabet, 7:35.785
2 Connor Dodds, 7:39.395
3 Riley Watson, 7:43.666
PR3 Women's Single
1 Mia Biancaniello, 9:42.919
