abingdon.org.uk Focus and commitment At the start of the half term break, eleven crews from J14 up to J18 travelled to Dorney Lake for the National Schools Regatta. One of the highlights of the season, it provided fierce competition and super tight racing. With some really good performances, the standout results went to the Fourth Years who came home with bronze medals in both the J15 1st and 2nd eights events, placing them top three in the country. Our first eight went on to qualify for the Henley Royal Regatta in July, making it through two days of races - much to the delight of Abingdon spectators. Stronghold Climbing Competition On 26 June, ten Abingdon students travelled to Tottenham Hale to compete in a bouldering competition at the Stronghold Climbing Centre, alongside participants from five other schools. Despite facing very hot conditions, the students eagerly tackled twenty challenging boulder problems within a two hour window. Their perseverance paid off, securing five out of the six possible male podium spots. In the Junior category, George (Fourth Year) placed 3rd, George (Third Year) secured 2nd, and Daniel (Fourth Year) triumphed with 1st place by impressively flashing all twenty problems. In the Senior category, Alexander and Jay (Upper Sixth) achieved 3rd and 1st respectively. A huge congratulations to all the competitors for their outstanding performances. Bashing the competition Basher provided great practice for our crews in April. Racing was done over a time trial, followed by side by side semi-finals and finals. Meanwhile, six of our 1st eight took part in the GB Small Boats Regatta in Nottingham, where they finished 9th, 31st and 33rd. 25
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