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Help James Dimock represent New Zealand at the Junior World Rowing Championships

  • In Summary

      2 September 2024
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    James Dimock has wrapped up his U19 World Rowing Championships campaign in Canada.

    James and his rowing partner, Marley King Smith, had a great start to their campaign - winning their Men's Double Sculls heat to progress straight through to the semifinal.

    Illness struck Marley prior to the semifinal, resulting in compromised fitness. The boys finished in fourth place, only 0.41s behind Australia, missing out on the A Final.

    James and Marley beat Spain, Switzerland, USA, Taiwan, China and Lithuania in their heat and semifinal.

    The B Final saw James rowing with Jimmy Middleditch, after Marley King Smith withdrew due to illness. James and Jimmy finished the B Final in sixth place.

    James is thankful for this incredible experience and extends heartfelt thanks to you for your support.

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  • World Rowing U19 Championships

      22 August 2024
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    Here’s a video of James and Marley rowing in JM2x at the World Rowing Championships today.

    Looking forward to the semi finals.

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  • Update: James Dimock is Ready to Compete at the World Rowing Championships 2024.

      14 August 2024
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    Thank you for your moral and financial support in helping to get James Dimock (17yrs) to the World Rowing Championships in Canada. He is representing NZ, rowing in U19 men’s double sculls with Marley King Smith (18yrs).

    James, along with our U19 NZ team of rowers had 6 weeks living and training at lake Karapiro in NZ. They are now training at St Catherine’s, on Lake Ontario in Canada and look forward to the World Rowing Championships kicking off next week on Sunday 18th August 2024.

    Timetable attached (Canadian time zone):

    https://worldrowing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-WRSU23U19CH-St-Catharines-Programme-070824.pdf

    Live coverage link:

    https://worldrowing.com/2014/08/18/world-rowing-championships-live-streaming-schedule/

    About the 2024 World Rowing Championships:

    https://worldrowing.com//2024/08/07/olympians-upcoming-champions-and-newcomers-ready-to-compete-at-the-2024-world-rowing-senior-under-23-and-under-19-championships/

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  • 🌟 **Nearly There! Give-a-Little Goal in Sight! 🌟**

      23 May 2024
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    🌟 **Nearly There! Give-a-Little Goal in Sight! 🌟**

    A massive thank you to everyone who has generously donated towards James's (17yrs) dream of representing NZ at the Junior World Rowing Championships. James is immensely grateful and humbled by the overwhelming support from all our friends, family, and supporters.

    🚣‍♂️ **Training Update:**

    James is dedicated to his training, starting each day at 5 am to row approximately 20 km in a single boat. He loves mixing it up by rowing with the St George’s Club boys too.

    📚 **Academics:**

    Balancing his athletic and academic goals, James continues his studies at home, working towards NCEA Level 3 with a goal of achieving ‘Excellence’ in all subjects. Online learning offers him the flexibility to maintain his intense training schedule.

    🏋️ **Afternoon Routine:**

    Afternoons are spent strengthening his body with weight training at the gym.

    James's move to Lake Karapiro is just around the corner, where he’ll commence intensive training with NZ Rowing.

    Thanks again for your support!

    #NZRowing #JuniorWorldChampionships

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  • We are half way - THANK YOU!!!

      13 May 2024
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    Thank you to my donors. I’m overwhelmed by your generous support and encouraging comments on my give-a-little page. In one week we have raised half the required funds for me to represent NZ at the Junior World Championships in Canada in August.

    This week Rowing NZ coach has lent me a single boat to train in. I’m training 6 days a week, focusing on strength and technique.

    Thank you again for your support and please share this page with others who may also be interested in supporting me to represent our country.

    ⁃ From James Dimock (17yrs)

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