Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s Rowing Academy is celebrating a strong start to the 2024/25 academic year, following stand-out results at the recent GB Rowing Trials held in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Under-23 Trials (9 and 10 November)
Ellie Dash, a second-year BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing student, delivered a stellar performance in the 2000m ergometer time trial. She followed this up with an impressive 5th place finish on the water on Sunday.
Under-19 Trials (16 November)
Hartpury College students also excelled at the U19 trials, showcasing the depth of talent within the academy:
- Katie Gardner (A-levels) delivered a commanding performance, securing 1st place with a winning margin of 30 seconds.
- George Coates (A-levels) placed 16th.
- Louis Sheasby (Level 2 Extended Certificate Sport) placed 18th.
- Daniela Raguckaite (A-levels) placed 24th.
- Alex Repton (A-levels) placed 53rd.
Ben Jackson, Hartpury Rowing Academy’s head coach said: “These excellent results show the hard work that our rowers have put in over the first part of the year. There’s a long time before the GB summer crews are decided, but it’s exciting to see both college and university athletes right at the top level of performance.”
Hartpury University and Hartpury College continues to build its reputation as a leading institution for developing young rowing talent, with its athletes consistently competing at the highest levels. Many former rowers have shown how the pathway enables them to balance their sporting and academic ambitions, with many college students securing prestigious places at universities in the United States and beyond.
Hartpury University ranks 4th in the UK for Sports Science according to the Guardian University Guide 2025.
