Josh Matthews, from the University of Edinburgh Boat Club, has been selected for the Great Britain under-23 rowing team to contest world championships at St Catherine’s in Canada, from August 18-24.
Josh, who will compete in the men’s quadruple skulls, is no stranger to international regattas.
He has previously competed in European under-23 championships in Germany and earlier in his career was a member of Team GB at under-19 world championships in Italy.
In another cause for celebration at the Edinburgh University club former member and graduate Oli Wilkes was a member of the Team GB bronze medal winning men’s four at the Paris Olympics.
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