Fintan McCarthy, left, and Paul O'Donovan of Ireland after finishing in 1st place in the heats of the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls at the Sea Forest Waterway during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo by Seb Daly/SportsfileGold medal favourites Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy oozed class today on the Sea Forest Waterway when they cruised into Tuesday‘s semi-final of the lightweight double sculls at the Tokyo Olympics. They were five seconds ahead of the second placed Czech Republic who did book the other automatic place in the semi-final. It was a controlled performance from the Skibberreen pair on an otherwise mixed day for the Irish rowers. Conditions were changeable but Fintan McCarthy expressed optimism that the crew is experienced enough to handle any conditions.

Source: Irish Independent July 24, 2021 08:08 UTC