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Four Rowers BREAK Barriers At Prestigious Race

Four rowers are making history as the first full South African crew of color to compete internationally at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston on October 19. The team, wearing the colors of Western Cape Rowing and joined by US coxswain Keria Gotrell under coach Mike Ortlepp’s guidance, has earned their place in the Championship event where they’ll compete against top international university crews including Princeton, Brown, and Cornell. Getting to this moment required incredible dedication as crew members balanced demanding careers and schedules while completing an intensive 8-day training camp at Roodeplaat, Pretoria, supported by Hygiene Disposables, to regain the grueling fitness levels that rowing demands.

Mokheseng describes the journey as one of perseverance that bridges gaps and shows there’s hope across all diversities, emphasizing that their achievement isn’t just about getting the trip but about working hard to reach a certain point that can inspire more people. The fact that they qualified for the Championship event rather than a recreational category has given the team confidence that their training has paid off and they’re ready to compete on the world stage. Supported by international rowing advocate Arshay Cooper, the crew carries the hopes of a growing South African rowing community as they prepare to line up on the water in Boston. Their historic participation proves that representation matters, hard work pays off, and sometimes the most powerful statement you can make is simply showing up and competing where no one who looks like you has competed before.

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