RUGBY-BORN Lauren Henry has progressed to the semi-finals of the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China.
The Great Britain rower cruised to victory in her heat in a time of seven minutes 17.75 seconds.
She remains unbeaten in the single sculls discipline after winning gold at the European Championships earlier this year.
Henry said: “It was a solid first race, there’s always bits I can work on and improve, but I thought I controlled the race from start to finish.
“I think singles are a very mental game as well. And I think, the better I do, the more confidence I get, the more momentum I have.
“But more than anything I just really, really enjoy doing it. I love racing. I love tough racing.
“I love going out and putting on a show and I’m really grateful to be doing what I love.
“I’m having the most amazing time doing it at the moment.”
The 23-year-old posted the fastest time in the heats and takes to the water again in the first semi-final on Friday, September 25 at 5.35am.
