Natalie Long facts for kids
Long in 2022
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| Nationality | Irish | |||||||||||||
| Born | 13 June 1990 South Africa |
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||
| Event(s) | coxless four, coxless pairs, single scull | |||||||||||||
| Club | Lee Valley Rowing Club Skibbereen Rowing Club Killorglin Rowing Club |
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Natalie Claire Long is a talented Irish rower who was born on June 13, 1990, in South Africa. She is known for her strong performances in rowing competitions, representing Ireland on the international stage. Natalie has competed in different types of rowing boats, including the coxless four, coxless pairs, and single scull.
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What is Rowing?
Rowing is a sport where athletes race in boats using oars. Rowers sit facing the back of the boat and use their strength to pull the oars through the water, making the boat move forward. It's a sport that requires a lot of teamwork, strength, and endurance.
Natalie's Rowing Journey
Natalie Long has been a part of several rowing clubs, including Lee Valley Rowing Club, Skibbereen Rowing Club, and Killorglin Rowing Club. These clubs help rowers train and improve their skills.
Early Competitions
In 2019, Natalie competed in the Hambleden Pairs Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. This is a very famous rowing event held in England. She teamed up with Sadhbh O'Connor for this competition. Also in 2019, Natalie was chosen as an alternate for the Irish team at the 2019 World Rowing Championships. Being an alternate means she was ready to step in and compete if another team member couldn't.
Winning a European Medal
One of Natalie's biggest achievements came in 2022. She won a silver medal at the 2022 European Rowing Championships. This was in the coxless four event, which means a boat with four rowers and no coxswain (the person who steers and directs the crew). Winning a silver medal at such a big event is a huge accomplishment for any athlete!
Representing Ireland at the Olympics
Natalie Long also had the honor of representing Ireland at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes, and it shows how dedicated and skilled Natalie is in her sport.
External links
- Natalie Long at World RowingLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Natalie Long at Olympics.com (archived: OlympicChannel.com and Olympic.org)
- Natalie Long at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
- Natalie Long at the Olympic Federation of Ireland
