The first Aus crew to start was meant to be the women's 2-. in the 2nd race of the day. They did not start and following the non start of the w4-, w4x M2-# 2 crew, It became apparent that there was a likely covid issue. On interviewing some coaches at the end of the morning session, they confirmed it was indeed a covid problem, contracted at the Henley regatta last weekend. I did make comment in an earlier blog questioning why the team was competing at Henley.In other events Aus M2X won their heat moving directly into the semis. The M2- # 1 CREW finished 2nd heading to a rep.  The M4- started in their normal way. and held off a fast finishing Italian crew.

The womens eight in the exhibition race finished 3rd, while the mens 8 led ll the way to finish in front of the German 8 and headed to the final.

Tomorrow is semi final day a big day. My predictions for the finals will be on the blog after the semis on Saturday.