Filippi Spirit Award presented to university rower Nils Jakob Hoff

While Hoff is well-known in the elite rowing world for striking the iconic Viking pose after winning the 2013 World Championships, he said he was extremely humbled to win the Award. Hoff’s university club will receive a top-of-the-line racing eight that will be given to the university club.  

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The celebrations began in Poznan at the Nations Dinner, where David Filippi presented Hoff with a mini-boat.

 

Nils Jakob Hoff is presented with the Filippi Spirit Award. @filippiboats_official @nilsjakobhoff : FISA Igor Meijer

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The christening of the eight then took place during the Sunday A-finals in front of the victory ceremony pontoon.

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To top things off, Hoff also won a bronze medal in the men’s quadruple sculls, the first time he has been on the podium since the iconic pose at the 2013 World Championships.

What a weekend. A million thanks to @filippiboats_official and everyone in the @worldrowingofficial community for the amazing Filippi Spirit award. And did you know that the 1250 push from the french pair in the Sydney Olympics was not a mistake? Mythbusting from JC Rolland himself.

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