by St Paul's Collegiate School

Sargood defend House Rowing title

The annual house rowing competition was a pulsating event, as teams from each house battled it out on the ergs for crucial points in the overall house cup race. Each rower contributed 500m for their team, with the first to cross the finish line declared the winner.

From the beginning it looked a three-horse race, as the boarding houses (Sargood, Williams and Clark) shot out of the gates to an early lead. 


Sargood, looking to defend the title after winning last year, held off stiff challenges from both Clark and Williams, who each held the lead at certain points. Eventually, Sargood proved too strong, holding out a determined Clark who finished second, with Williams third. Hall just pipped Fitchett to the line by 0.5 seconds to finish fourth, with Hamilton finishing 6th and School 7th.

An impressive effort from all participants, and congratulations to Sargood House on being house rowing champions for another year.