British Team Pay Tribute and Legends Prepare to Race

Representative for the women's squad, Athens medallist Sarah Winckless said in British Rowing's press release, "Obviously we were already here in Lucerne on Thursday and we watched the terrible scenes in London on the television with disbelief.  It was in such stark contrast to the delight we all experienced on Wednesday when watching the Olympic 2012 decision on those same screens.  We felt it was right to carry on rowing here.  However, it is a huge thing which has happened to London and the UK and our hearts go out to all those who have been touched by this tragedy."

During the lunch break today The Right To Play Legends race will feature two "twelves" full of former rowing stars including Canada's Silken Laumann, Norway's Alf Hansen and Tim Foster of Great Britain's Sydney Olympic four.

One sculling and one sweep boat will race with appropriate handicaps over 500 metres of the Rotsee rowing course.

Right To Play is an international charity run by athletes aimed at using sport and games to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged children. Some half a million children in 20 African and Asian countries currently benefit from Right To Play projects.