Great Britain has announced its squad for the 2026 World Rowing Cup I in Seville, and Leander Club is once again at the heart of the national team. Out of 48 selected athletes, an extraordinary 27 are from Leander, reinforcing the club’s reputation as the powerhouse of British rowing. This year’s squad blends reigning World Champions, Olympic medallists, and an exciting wave of first time senior internationals.
Women’s Squad: Leander Athletes Leading the Charge
Women’s Eight – The victorious Windermere Cup crew remains unchanged, featuring an impressive seven Leander athletes: • Lizzie Witt • Lauren Irwin • Katherine George • Amelia Standing • Heidi Long • Annie Campbell Orde • Jack Tottem (cox). Their cohesion and experience will be central as they aim to build on last season’s momentum.
Women’s Four – Brinkhoff Makes Her Mark • Eleanor Brinkhoff brings Leander strength to a newly formed crew featuring several senior debutants.
Women’s Pair – A Full Leander Combination • Lauren Carey • Juliette Perry. A young but seasoned duo, both with U23 pedigree and senior medals.
Women’s Quad – A Star Studded Leander Trio Three of the four athletes hail from Leander: • Sarah McKay • Hannah Scott • Lola Anderson They join Finn Stratton in a boat with serious medal potential.
Women’s Double – A Full Leander Boat • Becky Wilde • Cam Nyland. A fresh combination with strong early season form.
Men’s Squad: World Champions and Rising Stars
Men’s Eight – Three Leander Athletes in a Re shaped Crew • Miles Beeson • Archie Drummond • Harry Geffen. Drummond takes on the stroke seat.
Men’s Four – The Unchanged World Champion Crew A full Leander lineup: • Dan Graham • James Robson • Douwe de Graaf • George Bourne After dominating the 2025 World Championships, they return as the crew to beat.
Men’s Pair – Vogel Represents Leander • James Vogel joins Matt Rowe in a promising combination.
Men’s Quad – A Leander Heavy Boat with Serious Firepower Three Leander athletes feature: • James Cartwright • Jamie Gare • Rory Harris. This refreshed lineup blends experience with emerging talent.
Men’s Double – Schröder Returns • Tobias Schröder races alongside Callum Dixon.
From Olympic champions to first time senior internationals, Leander athletes continue to shape the identity and performance of the GB Rowing Team. Their presence across nearly every boat class reflects the club’s unmatched depth, coaching quality, and relentless competitive spirit.
