Polish Rowers strike Bronze at World Championships in Shanghai
Shanghai, China – September 25, 2024 – A determined Polish men’s double four crew secured a bronze medal at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai today, marking the nation’s first podium finish at the event. The victory ends a frustrating start to the championships for the Polish team, who had yet to earn a medal prior to Thursday’s final.
The Polish team of Dominik Czaja, Piotr Płomiński, Jakub Woźniak, and Konrad Domański finished strong, crossing the finish line in third place with a time of 5:51.34. The Italian crew claimed gold, finishing 3.26 seconds ahead of the Polish team, while Great britain took silver.
This bronze medal performance echoes a previous success for the Polish team,mirroring their bronze medal win at the Olympic Games in Paris. Notably, Dominik Czaja is the sole remaining member from that Olympic squad.
The Polish crew demonstrated consistent performance throughout the competition, finishing second in both the heats and semi-final races, establishing them as strong contenders for a medal in the final.
A heartwarming moment followed the race, captured on video, showing a young fan approaching the Polish champions – a testament to the inspiring nature of their achievement. ( VIEW VIDEO: A moving moment. After the competition, the boy approached the Polish champion )
This victory provides a meaningful boost for Polish rowing and signals a promising future for the program on the international stage.
