First World Cup race of the season

The first of three World Cup races this season is this weekend.

Initially I wasn't due to race (due to not knowing if I would be quite
ready yet off the back of illness) but was then selected into what is
effectively the spare pair. A few days later this changed again and I am
now racing in the men's eight (the Olympic class boat that I won a
silver medal in at the World Champs last summer). This is due to an
injury to one of the guys within the boat.

The racing is being held in Belgrade, Serbia and started Friday. Winning on Friday meant we made it straight to the final from the heat.

Finals will be Sunday (tomorrow) morning and start at 9:30 and
we will be in the last final of the day at 12:30pm. The BBC will be
showing the finals live on the red button or on BBC 5 live radio. All
racing (heats, semis, final) can be watched live at www.worldrowing.com.
Alternatively there is a highlights programme on Monday lunchtime BBC2 11:30-12:30pm.