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Island rower wins gold medal at World University Games
An Isle of Wight rower won a gold medal at a prestigious international event, competing as part of Team GB.
Daisy Faithfull, of Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club, came first in the Women's Eight race at the World University Games in Germany.
The race, based in the Rhine-Ruhr valley in Germany, saw GB leading from the beginning but being run to the end by the crew from the Netherlands.
Daisy, one of 10,000 students taking part in the event from over 150 countries, faced a difficult set of trials over several months to secure her place in the squad.
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She has overcome setbacks at university, including long term injury, making her victory all the more significant.
Sandown Shanklin Rowing Club's captain, Garry Walters, said: "Daisy joined the club when she was 13 and it has been great to track her progress and success for the club and beyond.
"Daisy gained an England vest at 18.
"To have further international representation is truly inspiring for us all at Shanklin, encouraging everyone to aim high."
