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Henley Champions 2005: Britannia Challenge Cup

Saturday 2 July 2005 Semis
1: Thames RC1: Leander Club
2: Athlunkard BC, IRE2: Aberdeen BC
V: 1¼ lths T: 2.07* 3.33* 7.27V: 3¾ lths T: 2.07 3.35 7.36
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A fine race. The very neat Irish crew led from the start but could never get away, and to the middle of the race both crews matched stroke-for-stroke with the distance of lead only marginally changed. But at Remenham, Thames pushed through, and although the Irish briefly responded the race was overLeander rowed a well-judged race, taking an early lead and drawing away until they were three lengths ahead, reducing their rating from there on to win comfortably. Aberdeen chased them home, but could not get on terms
Sunday 3 July 2005 Final
1: Leander Club
2: Thames RC
V: easily T: 2.03 3.27 7.11
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The heavier Leander crew led from the start and pulled steadily away