Two athletes from McGill University, Maria Fletcher and Julia Teixeira, represented Canada at the FISU World University Rowing Championships from August 13-15 in London, Ontario. The pair finished fourth in the women's double sculls B final and tenth overall, completing the race in 7 minutes, 29.77 seconds. Coach Stephanie Marchand was part of the Canadian coaching staff as Canada secured two medals, including gold in the men's double sculls. Charles-Etienne Tabet and Keithan Woodhouse earned gold with a time of 6:38.56, while Canada also claimed bronze in the men's four.

By the Numbers
  • Maria Fletcher and Julia Teixeira finished the women's double sculls B final in 7:29.77.
  • Canada won 2 medals: 1 gold in men's double sculls (6:38.56) and 1 bronze in men's four (6:11.32).
State of Play
  • Canada has reached the rowing podium 40 times in previous FISU competitions, winning 13 golds.
  • The success of McGill athletes at the championships underscores the university's strong rowing program.
What's Next

Looking ahead, McGill鈥檚 rowing program will likely build on this success as they prepare for future competitions, aiming to further increase their presence on the international stage.

Bottom Line

The performances at the FISU World University Championships highlight the potential of McGill athletes in rowing, reinforcing the university鈥檚 legacy in this sport while setting higher expectations for upcoming events.