Two Year 12 students from The Grange School, Northwich, helped Great Britain achieve outstanding success.
Pete Masters and Holly Andrews competed in the prestigious Coupe de la Jeunesse regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland, representing their country against some of Europe's best junior rowers.
Andrews competed in the women's double sculls, while Masters raced in the men's quadruple sculls, both delivering impressive performances and reaching the A finals – for the top-six boats – on each day.
Masters, alongside crewmates from Windsor Boys' School, Claires Court School, and Tideway Scullers School, helped Great Britain secure silver-medal honours on the Saturday before returning to claim gold on Sunday in a superb display of consistency and determination.
First-time international Andrews, and her partner from Sir William Perkins School, London, finished fourth and fifth as they gave everything in their two finals.
The Coupe de la Jeunesse is one of the most important international regattas for junior rowers and is held annually, bringing together leading under-19 athletes from across Europe.
Their achievements cap a remarkable season for the pair.
Both students have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to their sport while balancing the demands of their studies.
Gareth Ireland, director of rowing at The Grange School, said: "We are incredibly proud of Holly and Pete.
"To represent Great Britain on the international stage is a tremendous achievement in itself, but to reach A Finals and return home with medals reflects the hard work, talent and determination they have shown throughout the season.
"They are fantastic ambassadors for the school and an inspiration to younger athletes."
Masters and Andrews were two of only three students in the entire GB team selected from the north, with the third being from Royal Shrewsbury.
Their success highlights the strength of rowing talent emerging from the region, as well as the continued growth of The Grange School's rowing programme.
Watch the races on YouTube:
Masters’ race is at 1:16.11, Andrews’ final is at 1:47.55
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