What the winners say

Lightweight Women’s Single Scull (LW1x)

Ismaray Marrero Aria (Cuba) – on winning silver
“I am extremely happy with my result. This was the best result of my career so far. It is the first time I’ve been to England and the course felt very comfortable. I am looking forward to Lucerne and am confident I can make a good showing at the World Rowing Championships.”

Matilde Pauls (Germany) – on winning bronze
“I’m surprised I did so well. It was a good start to international racing, a really positive experience.”

Lightweight Men’s Single Scull (LM1x)

Mads Rasmussen (DEN) – on winning gold and beating his friend and compatriot Quist Rasmus, his doubles partner.
“Rasmus beat me last weekend, so I was planning to beat him.”

Tim Male (GBR) on winning Britain’s first medal in Eton, a bronze
“I went for a race plan change to really push at the 1000m mark. I set out my stall and said to people I wanted to get on the podium. I really had to knuckle down to do it.”

Women’s Single (W1x)

Ekaterina Karsten (BLR) on winning gold
“I’m working to win the World Rowing Championships and went into this race to win.”

Mirka Knapkova (CZE) on winning silver
“I’m happy with silver because Ekaterina is a very, very good sculler.”

Kathrin Boron (GER) on winning bronze
“It was a tough race. I didn’t think at any stage I would get the gold. Third place is very good for me.”

Men’s Double (M2x)

Nils-Torolv Simonsen (NOR) – on silver
“We’re getting used to racing as a crew. It’s been truly awesome to come here and get back to the birthplace of rowing.”

Women’s Double (W2x)

Sally Kehoe (AUS) on winning bronze in her first senior international competition
“I was just here for the experience, but I thought it was an excellent race by us and a good start to our international season. I thought the year was about getting into the senior Australian team, so to do that and get into the top ranked crew is great. Now it’s not just about getting in the team, but winning gold.”