Rower Reed looks forward to World Cup challenge (From Elmbridge Guardian)

Rower Reed looks forward to World Cup challenge

11:29am Thursday 21st May 2009 in Sport

Chiswick-based Pete Reed is relishing the challenging facing him and Andy Triggs-Hodge when they race in the men’s pairs at the season-opening World Cup in Banyoles, Spain, from March 29-31.

The Siemens-sponsored duo have drawn much attention after making the switch from the men’s four that won gold in Beijing last year. Reed said: “Andy and I have always done well at the national trials and it will be exciting to see what we can produce as a pair on the international scene.”

A total of 18 senior crews plus an U23 women’s pair will race on the course that staged the 1992 Olympic Games rowing regatta.

David Tanner, GB Rowing’s performance director, said: “I am really looking forward to the start of the 2009 racing season.

“We have some truly outstanding rowers, some of whom are racing in fresh combinations. I am sure that this season will be one of rebuilding but also one with some exciting potential.”