Ben Pritchard prepares for World Rowing Championships after Euro win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Ben Pritchard, the 34-year-old Welsh Para-rower, aims to defend his world title later this month in Amsterdam after winning the PR1 men's single sculls at the European Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy. Pritchard overcame a pre-event injury sustained from a hoist malfunction to defeat Italian Giacomo Perini. His recent victory has given him renewed motivation, particularly in honor of his coach's late father. Pritchard is currently training in Varese before the World Rowing Championships, scheduled from August 24-30 at the Bosbaan venue in Amsterdam.
- •Pritchard won the European title after a close race with Perini.
- •He experienced a pre-event injury that he managed during the competition.
- •The World Rowing Championships will take place from August 24-30.
- •Pritchard has set multiple world records since his gold at the 2024 Paralympics.
- •He plans to support the Welsh hockey teams competing in Amsterdam as well.
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Pritchard eyes world title defence after Euro win
- 11:11 AMBBC Sport — Pritchard eyes world title defence after Euro win
"The 34-year-old from Mumbles, near Swansea will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain his title in Italy.
"The 34-year-old from Mumbles, near Swansea will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain his title in Italy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:11 AMPritchard eyes world title defence after Euro win
The 34-year-old from Mumbles, near Swansea will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain his title in Italy.
- BBC SportAug 8, 2026, 11:11 AMPritchard eyes world title defence after Euro win
The 34-year-old from Mumbles, near Swansea will head to Amsterdam having overcome a freak pre-Europeans injury to retain his title in Italy.
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