Weekly Quote

When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.  Here was a machine of precision and balance for the convenience of man.  And (unlike subsequent inventions for man's convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became.  Here, for once, was a product of man's brain that was entirely beneficial to those who used it, and of no harm or irritation to others.  Progress should have stopped when man invented the bicycle.  ~Elizabeth West, Hovel in the Hills

Monday, March 23, 2009

Greatest Races Week: 33

A veritable who's who of women's single scullers, many of these same women would continue to battle on for over a decade of succesful elite rowing. Truely a testament to determination, patience, and mental toughness, the three medal winners at this World Championships would all get their day in the sun as Olympic Champion.

Karsten, already a former Olympic Champion would win another in 2000, Rutschow would win in dominating fashion in 2004 and Neykova, would finally top the Olympic podium in 2008 as she held of American Michelle Guerrette.

What an incredible accomplishment for these women to maintain such an elite level for such a sustained period of time.

Posted by Scott Wisniewski at Monday, March 23, 2009

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