Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls Semi Finals A/B 1 - 10.14 am
Reigning Olympic Champions Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy will take to the water on Wednesday morning, where they will need to be in the top three to make it to the final.
The Lightweight Double Sculls record holders will gain confidence from a convincing win in the opening race of their Paris campaign in Sunday’s heats.
Moving up into first place after 600 meters, there was no catching the Irish double as they increased their lead stroke by stroke.
Cruising through the finish line with a time of 6.34.12, over six seconds quicker than race runners up, Norway, there was never a doubt on their progression to the next round.
Speaking afterwards, O’Donovan said: “There’s very nice conditions out there, very impressed with the facilities they have here in Paris.
“They’re putting on a good show, and all the Irish have come out to take the opportunity and it’s been incredible to hear that in the crowd, some great support from everyone,” he said.
“We’ve been really enjoying it out there and hopefully there’s more to come from us… all that matters is this week and the next few days. We’ve been preparing really hard out in Spain and back in Cork, we’re working on the fitness quite a bit.”
McCarthy added: “We feel way fitter, we’ve been training really really hard, if anything we’re probably a bit tired so we’ll get a bit of energy back in….and hopefully have a good peak for the semis and the finals then.”
O’Donovan and McCarthy will compete in Wednesday’s first A/B Semi Final at 10.14am against Argentina, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic and France with hopes of securing a top three finish.
The second A/B Semi Final is scheduled to follow after at 10.24am, the race will comprise of Mexico, Greece, Spain, Italy, Norway and Ukraine.
RESULTS DAY 4 - Tuesday 30th July 2024
- Phillip Doyle and Daire Lynch will be rowing for gold as they advance to the Double Sculls FinalOpens in new window
- From hating swimming to Olympic podium in two years - Mona McSharry comes good to claim first Irish medal in ParisOpens in new window
- Olympics Round-up: Ireland’s Rowing duo impress after resounding repechage victory to progress to the semi-finalsOpens in new window
- Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry team up for Paris OlympicsOpens in new window
Rowing, Women’s Double Sculls (W2x) semi-final, Zoe Hyde & Alison Bergin, 5th in semi-final in 6:55.08, through to B final (7-12 placings) on Aug 1st
Rowing, Men’s Double Sculls (M2x) semi-final, Philip Doyle & Daire Lynch, won semi-final in 6:13.14, through to final on Thurs Aug 1st @ 10.30am
Rowing, Women’s Four (W4-) repechage, Emily Hegarty, Natalie Long, Eimear Lambe & Imogen Magner – 4th in rep in 6:38.10, through to B final (7-12 placings) on Aug 1st
Boxing, Women’s 54kg, Round of 16, Jenny Lehane Beaten by Yuan Chang (CHN) 5-0
Men’s Hockey, Men’s Pool B, Ireland 0-2 India
Equestrian, Individual Dressage Grand Prix qualifier, Abigail Lyle, score of 69.441
4.27pm Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 8, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove
4.41pm Canoe Slalom, Men’s K1 2nd run, Noel Hendrick
5.19pm Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 9, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove
5/5.30pm Women’s Rugby Sevens, final placing match TBC
8.02pm Swimming, Men’s 800m Freestyle final, Daniel Wiffen
