Ireland secures two silver medals at World Rowing Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Ireland concluded the 2026 World Rowing Championships with two silver medals on August 30 at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam. The team earned silver in the mixed doubles sculls through Konan Pazzaia and Margaret Cremen, who had previously won gold in the women's double sculls. Fiona Murtagh claimed silver in the women's single sculls final, reversing last year’s gold result. Ireland finished seventh in the overall medal standings with a total of one gold and two silvers, while the Netherlands led with four golds. This marks a strong performance for Ireland despite some early disappointments in other events.
- •Ireland won two silver medals on the final day of the championships.
- •Konan Pazzaia and Margaret Cremen placed second in the mixed doubles sculls.
- •Fiona Murtagh finished second in the women's single sculls final.
- •Ireland ended the championships with one gold and two silvers.
- •The Netherlands topped the medal table with four golds.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland end World Championships with two silvers
- 3:04 PMBBC Sport — Ireland end World Championships with two silvers
"Ireland brought the 2026 World Rowing Championships to a close with two silver medals on the final day of racing at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam.
"Ireland brought the 2026 World Rowing Championships to a close with two silver medals on the final day of racing at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:04 PMIreland end World Championships with two silvers
Ireland brought the 2026 World Rowing Championships to a close with two silver medals on the final day of racing at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam.
- BBC SportAug 30, 2026, 3:04 PMIreland end World Championships with two silvers
Ireland brought the 2026 World Rowing Championships to a close with two silver medals on the final day of racing at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam.
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