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Waikato University crews announced for September's Gallagher Great Race

By U Leisure

Waikato University men are set to defend last year’s win with a new crew which includes a number of national representatives alongside one crew member from last year’s winning combination.

The men’s crews will be battling for the coveted Harry Mahon Memorial Trophy on 13th September against Harvard and Cambridge universities.

Waikato has won nine from 13 occasions with Harvard beaten by Waikato in their two previous visits (2007, 2014) and Cambridge coming away with three wins from seven occasions (2004, 2008, 2010).

Waikato University Men’s Eight

• Logan Rodger (stroke) – Hamilton Boys’ High School, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Charlie Rogerson – U21 M2-, Tauranga Boys College, Tauranga Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Drikus Conradie - U23 M4+ (silver), Hamilton Boys' High school, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Cameron Webster U23 M4+ (silver), Westlake Boys High School, North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC
• Martyn O'Leary - NZ U21 M2, Wanganui Collegiate School, Aramoho Wanganui Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Josh Earl - NZ Universities M1x, Saint Kentigern College, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Matt Dunham U23 LM2x, St Peter's School Cambridge, Cambridge Club, Waikato RPC
• Richard Power (captain) - NZ U23 team, Saint Kentigern College, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Caitlin Lawry (cox) – St Peter’s College, Waikato University Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Peter Byllemos (reserve) - Macleans College, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Ross Tong (coach)

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Waikato University women have an outstanding record against international crews, winning 10 of 13 races. This year’s crew also boasts a number of national representatives and sees two crew members from last year back in the boat.

Melbourne and Sydney university crews have both challenged Waikato University for the Bryan Gould Cup on five occasions. Melbourne won the women’s title in 2006, while Sydney won in 2009.

Waikato University Women’s Eight

• Holly Greenslade (stroke) - NZ U23 W4-, St Margaret's College, Wairau Rowing Club, Central RPC
• Maleponi Violeti - Western Heights High School, Hamilton Rowing Club
• Christie Davis (captain) - NZU23 team, Rangitoto College, North Shore Rowing Club, Auckland RPC
• Luka Ellery - NZ U21 W1x, - Te Awamutu College, Te Awamutu Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Georgia Allen - NZ U21 W1x, Hamilton Girls High School, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Adelle Stead - NZ Universities W1x, Cambridge High School, Waikato Rowing Club, Waikato RPC
• Jackie Kiddle - NZ U23 LW2x, Wellington Girls High School, Star Boating Club, Central RPC
• Courtney Rennie - NZ U21 LW2x, Bethlehem College, Tauranga Rowing Club
• Morgan Steele (cox) - Hamilton Boys, Hamilton Rowing Club
• Tarina Fordham (reserve) - Fraser High School, Hamilton Rowing Club
• Nick Barton (coach)

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The Gallagher Great Race has been sponsored by local business icon Gallagher since its inception in 2002 and is now in its 14th year.

The race’s international format includes a three boat competition raced upstream over a 3.8km stretch of the Waikato River, which includes going under three of Hamilton’s six bridges.

It is a free, family event.