The World Rowing Championship kicks off in Belgrade this weekend. The Belgians are looking forward to 3 boats in the Serbian capital. Tim Brys and the duos Andries/Vandenbussche and Vivey/Van Zandweghe hope to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games.
Skiff: Emergency Team
requirement for the Olympic Games: top 9 at the World Cup
The most famous rower in our country is called Tim Brys (31).
In Tokyo he finished 5th in the lightweight double sculls together with Niels Van Zandweghe, in the meantime he has been soloing in the open category for two years. His weight has therefore evolved from 72 to 85 kilograms.
Pim Raaben (technical director top sport at the Flemish Roeiliga): “Tim is doing fantastic so far. He has already achieved great results this season, he proves that he can compete with the best. Tim is very professional, he will make sure that he stands.”
Tim Brys at the Tokyo Olympics.
Light double sculls: Niels Van Zandweghe and Tibo Vivey
requirement for an Olympic ticket: top 7 at the World Cup
At the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Tim Brys formed a duo with Niels Van Zandweghe. The latter has remained in the double scull. His partner is now called Tibo Vivey.
Marlon Colpaert was also in the running for a long time, but in the end he just missed the boat.
Pim Raaben: “We have tested several rowers. Niels Van Zandweghe and Tibo Vivey are currently the fastest combination in the light doubles. We are focusing on them to enforce the Olympic qualification.”
“Niels Van Zandweghe and Tibo Vivey are currently the fastest combination.”
Double sculls: Aaron Andries and Tristan Vandenbussche
requirement for Paris 2024: top 11 at the World Cup
Aaron Andries and Tristan Vandenbussche crew the third Belgian boat that wants to reach Paris. The two row in the double scull category. Last year they already gave their calling card to the promises with a European title and a world title.
Pim Raaben: “They are ready and have a good chance anyway. The double sculls is a strong category, but Aaron and Tristan have already proven that they can hold their own. They are confident at the start. It will be a matter for them to grow in the tournament.”
Aaron Andries and Tristan Vandenbussche in action at the European Championships.
Marlon Colpaert rows at the World Championships in the light single sculls, a non-Olympic discipline.
The World Rowing Championships in Belgrade start tomorrow and end next Sunday.
2023-09-02 17:57:07
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