Pace on Earth

Slow Boat To China

This is my cousin Jane. The girl to her right is her friend Darcy. The shiny things hanging from their necks are gold medals. The sign behind them says 2006 World Rowing Championships. Add it up. My cousin Jane Rumball won a gold medal in pairs at the World Championships. She's a World Champion; how cool is that! For the full story click here.

This has to be a huge stepping stone for Jane. They had won at an event in Munich a few weeks prior but this was the World Championships. This has to to help her chances of getting to Beijing in 2008 for the Olympics. Their boat obviously isn't slow but I know that this has been a long time coming for Jane. Rowers don't peak like gymnasts; it has taken years (and years) of hard work to get Jane where she is and I'm so happy to see that those years are paying off. Jane we are all so proud of you, it's just incredible. Congratulations and keep it up!

Si

posted by Vitamin S @ 1:30 p.m.