Oli Welch and Ben Taylor win gold as New Zealand collect five medals in Plovdiv
New Zealand rowers Ben Taylor and Oli Welch secured a gold medal in the Men's Pair at the World Cup regatta in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The duo narrowly missed breaking a long-standing world record despite challenging course conditions.
Why it matters
This victory reinforces New Zealand's competitive standing in international rowing and highlights the high performance levels of their current athlete cohort.
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch celebrate after winning gold at the World Cup regatta in Bulgaria.
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