Imogen Grant adapts for open-weight rowing ahead of LA 2028
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Imogen Grant, Olympic gold medalist in lightweight rowing, faces significant changes as her event has been removed from the Olympic calendar. Transitioning to open-weight rowing, she must gain weight, moving from an average of 57kg to compete against larger athletes. Despite initial feelings of uncertainty, Grant is adjusting her training and diet, now consuming 3,500-4,000 calories daily on a vegan diet. This dietary shift is aimed at achieving greater strength and muscle mass while adhering to her commitment to sustainability. She recently helped Britain's women's quad team win World Cup gold in Lucerne.
- •Grant won Olympic gold in lightweight rowing but must now compete in open-weight events.
- •She needs to gain weight, as open-weight rowing has no pre-race weight restrictions.
- •Grant consumes 3,500-4,000 calories daily while following a vegan diet.
- •She recently contributed to Britain's women's quad team winning World Cup gold in Lucerne.
- •Concern about being physically competitive in her new category prompts ongoing adjustments in her training.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — The Olympic champion re-building her body in a bid for LA 2028
- 5:36 AMBBC Sport — The Olympic champion re-building her body in a bid for LA 2028
"Imogen Grant's event, lightweight rowing has been removed from the Olympic calendar. Instead of making weight, now she has to gain it to compete.
"Imogen Grant's event, lightweight rowing has been removed from the Olympic calendar. Instead of making weight, now she has to gain it to compete.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:48 AMThe Olympic champion re-building her body in a bid for LA 2028
Imogen Grant's event, lightweight rowing has been removed from the Olympic calendar. Instead of making weight, now she has to gain it to compete.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 5:36 AMThe Olympic champion re-building her body in a bid for LA 2028
Imogen Grant's event, lightweight rowing has been removed from the Olympic calendar. Instead of making weight, now she has to gain it to compete.
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