Brookes Retain Headship

In the first running of the Head of the River since 2019, Brookes retained the headship for the fourth consecutive season with the biggest margin of victory for the last 7 years of 15.9 seconds. At the showcase event of the winter season, the results were the ultimate endorsement of the training program, coaching and loyalty of many hard-working athletes over several years.

The 2^nd VIII finished 3^rd, matching their start number and final position in 2019. With a time just 1.4 seconds off a Brookes 1|2. This equalled the highest placing a Brookes 2^nd VIII has ever achieved including some very talented young students.

The 3^rd VIII finished in 5^th place, winning the Bernard Churchill Trophy for the Fastest Student crew. Whilst also equalling the highest placing of a Brookes 3^rd Eight, this is now the fifth HORR in a row where Brookes has won this pennant.

Blemished by a disappointing penalty, the 4^th VIII dropped from 15^th to 24^th. The 5^th VIII finished a striking 15^th position. The 6^th VIII finished 56^th.

A hugely exciting period of racing on the Tideway is complete and the spring season is over. The entire squad will now look to prepare for GB Final Trials and the BUCs Regatta which takes place in the last weekend in April.
📸 All images courtesy of AllMarkOne