Leander Club enjoyed a highly successful outing at Wallingford Regatta, delivering an impressive set of results across the men’s, women’s, and junior squads. Held at Dorney Lake, the regatta provided an early‑season test of speed and cohesion – and Leander’s crews rose to the challenge with confidence.
Across all squads, athletes demonstrated composure, race intelligence, and depth, securing multiple wins and podium finishes throughout the day. For many crews, this event marked an important milestone in their preparation for the summer racing season, and the performances on display showed encouraging signs of what’s to come.
Men’s Squad: Dominant Across Boat Classes
The men’s squad produced a commanding set of results, showcasing both power and technical precision.
- 1st – Open 8+ A strong, cohesive row saw the men’s eight take victory with authority, setting a high standard for the season ahead.
- 1st & 2nd – Open 4x Depth in the sculling group was clear, with Leander securing both the top two positions in a competitive field.
- 1st – Open 4− The coxless four delivered a polished performance, demonstrating excellent rhythm and control from start to finish.
These results underline the strength of the men’s squad across both sweep and sculling disciplines.
Men’s Challenge 8
Cox: Erin Kennedy
Str: Levin Gräf
7: Myles McQuillan
6: Jonathan Cameron
5: Ben Newton
4: Alex Abuhoff
3: Ben Brockway
2: George Reed
Bow: James Purves Liddelle
Men’s Challenge 4-
Str: Jack Prior
3: Calum Jenkins
2: Bob Bryden
Bow: Matthew Fielding
Men’s Challenge 4x-
Str: Alex King
3: Stephen Hughes
2: Aidan Thompson
Bow: Jamie Hindle-Daniels
Women’s Squad: Multiple Wins and Podium Finishes
The women’s squad also enjoyed a standout regatta, securing victories and strong placings across several events.
- 1st – Open 4− Grace Richards, Martha Birtles, Philippa Emery, Abigail Topp This crew delivered a confident and composed row, taking the win with clear speed and cohesion.
- 1st – Open 2− Olivia Caesar & Zoe McCutcheon A powerful performance from the pair, who showed excellent synergy and control throughout the race.
- 2nd & 4th – Open 8+ Two Leander eights finished inside the top four, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the squad.
- 2nd & 4th – Open 4x Strong sculling performances added further podium finishes to an already impressive tally.
The women’s squad continues to build momentum, with encouraging signs across both small and big boats.
W4-
Grace Richards
Martha Birtles
Philippa Emery
Abigail Topp
W2-
Olivia Caesar
Zoe McCutcheon
Junior Squad: Podium Presence
Leander’s junior athletes also made their mark:
- 3rd – Junior 4x A well‑earned podium finish that reflects the growing strength of the junior programme and the promising talent emerging through the ranks.
A Positive Start to the Season
Overall, Wallingford Regatta proved to be a highly successful outing for Leander Club. With wins across multiple boat classes and strong performances from every squad, the club demonstrated both depth and ambition as the season progresses.
The results at Dorney Lake offer a strong foundation for the months ahead, and the crews will now turn their attention to upcoming regattas with confidence and determination.
Leander Club looks forward to building on this momentum as the summer racing calendar unfolds.
