New Zealand pair win back-to-back world rowing titles
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch have won gold in the men's pair at the World Rowing Championships, claiming New Zealand's ninth title in the event.
New Zealand rowers Ben Taylor and Oli Welch have successfully defended their world title in the men's pair, holding off Australian competition to secure gold. The victory marks New Zealand's ninth championship win in the event, making the country the most successful nation in the men's pair since official world championships began. The pair expressed their excitement about the result and their prospects for future success.
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'Just stoked': Kiwi pair hold off Aussie to claim back-to-back world rowing titles
The win brings New Zealand's total victories in the event to nine, making it the most successful nation in the men's pair since official world championships began.
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Ben Taylor and Oli Welch: Kiwi Rowers on taking home the Gold in the Men's Pair at the World Rowing Championships
Rowers Ben Taylor and Oli Welch are excited to build on their already great success as a pair on the water.