Rugby rower Lauren Henry makes history to become first British woman to claim gold in world championships
Rugby’s Lauren Henry MBE has made history to become the first British woman to claim gold in the World Rowing Championships.
She won the Women’s Single Scull in Amsterdam at the weekend.
Lauren, 24, a former Rugby High Scool student, praised her "best coach" Andrew Randell, for his help and support.
She told the Advertiser: “There have been some amazing highs and equally some very difficult lows this year, but I’m absolutely thrilled with my results.
"It’s incredible that I can now call myself a World Champion in the single sculls and to do it in an unbeaten year makes it even more special.”
The rowing prodigy started her journey in the sport aged just 14 at Leicester Rowing Club.
"There is still two more years of hard work before the next Olympics so I’ll take a week off before building back in,” she added.
Olympic gold medallist Lauren awarded an MBE for services to rowing in 2025.