In this episode of Last Stroke Counts, we bring you a delightful roundtable panel of Brookes rowing legends Alex Partridge, Al Heathcote & Ben Lewis.

Alex and Al, who clinched silver together at the Beijing Olympics in the men's eight, reunite with Ben to share a treasure trove of hilarious stories from their illustrious rowing careers. Al Heathcote, currently the General Manager of Leander Club and a former member of the British Armed Forces, brings a unique perspective, comparing the disciplines of army training and competitive rowing.

The conversation shares many light-hearted insights, filled with hilarious anecdotes, reflections on the sport's evolution over two decades, and the essence of what makes rowing such a compelling and life-shaping sport. From tales of camaraderie and mental resilience to Al's humorous recounts of his multiple 'retirements' and Alex's memory of a rare victory over the dominant Deutschland Achter, the stories strike as smoothly as a ’mighty fine oar’.

So, tune in & join us as we delve into the fun side of rowing, where every last stroke truly counts.

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