Amateur Sports
Looking Back – Following Darcy Marquardt
It’s great to follow our Athltes from London and this note comes from Darcy Marquardt with the rowing. Let’s continue to support all our athlete’s every way we can.
Thanks for the update. I am getting several followers of our Athletes and they love the stories. Keep them coming.
The photo is from a tourist filled street in Weymouth England with all the hype of the Olympics.
Hi everyone,
And firstly, thanks to all those who’ve sent messages over the past few weeks – I am slowly working my way through replies but please know that I appreciate all your kind words of support and encouragement!
It really means a lot.
I am so lucky to have my entire family here in London (including my fiancé and his parents for the Final) and to have all of you cheering from afar.
Thank you.
We had a great day on the race course today. I was nervous beforehand but I think it was more excitement than actual nerves.
We were ready to stamp a Canadian authority on the course.
After a decent start, we got into our powerful rhythm that carried us through the middle of the race. I felt a sense of calm and confidence from the strength of the crew behind me and I just gelled into Andreanne’s pacing in front of me…
Sounds easy enough, right?
Well, it’s actually all the last few years of hard work that have been building to these moments and show me that we know how to make our boat go fast.
I am excited for the Final on Aug. 2nd (around 12:30, UK so 7:30EST and 4:30PST) but over the next few days we will focus in on finding those last few inches we’ll need that will make the difference in that race for medals.
An Olympic Final is not something to be taken lightly, but like I said we are ready and keeping our eyes on the prize.
Thanks again for your fast vibes… do send them again on Thursday! Cheers, Darc