St Andrew’s School for Girls delivered incredible racing at the African and Gauteng Rowing Championships from October 31 to November 2.

“Our rowers displayed exceptional determination, teamwork, and resilience as they powered through every race,” said school marketer Brandon Townsend.

He added that their outstanding performances earned St Andrew’s the overall winner’s trophy for Gauteng, officially crowning St Andrew’s the top girls’ rowing school in the province.

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The hard work, discipline, and dedication shown by every crew truly paid off. Below is a breakdown of the school’s excellent results:

Gauteng Rowing Championships results
U14
• Single: silver, fourth, fifth, seventh
• Double: silver, fourth
• Quad: silver, bronze, sixth
• Oct: gold
U15
• Single: gold, bronze, fifth, sixth
• Double: gold, silver
• Quad: gold, silver, seventh
• Oct: gold
U16
• Single: silver, fourth
• Double: bronze, eighth
• Pair: eighth
• Quad: fourth
U19
• Single: gold, fourth, fifth, seventh
• Pair: silver, bronze, fifth
• Double: gold, fourth
• Four: gold, fifth
• Second Quad: gold, bronze
• First Quad: gold

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African Rowing Championships results
“A special mention to our girls who represented South Africa at the African Championships, an incredible honour and achievement!”
• JW1x – Gabrielle Manson: gold
• U23 W1x – Jade Burnand: gold
• U23 W2x – Amber Potgieter and Kristyn Xavier: gold
• W1x – Paige Badenhorst (old girl): gold
• JW2x – Robyn Moore: silver
• W2x – Jade Burnand and Paige Badenhorst: gold

Townsend said, “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our rowers and coaches for their exceptional achievements. Thank you to our parents and supporters for cheering our girls on throughout the weekend.”