Andreea Ghizila and Olivia Crocker win bronze in Hungary

September 25, 2016

In a stunning come from behind effort, Gig Harbor’s Olivia Crocker and Cascade’s Andreea Ghizila, members of the USA Junior Canoe/Kayak Team racing at the Olympic Hopes Regatta in Szeged, Hungary, edged out the Canadians for the Bronze Medal in C2 Women 500 meters. with over 2 boat lengths back at the 250 Ghizila and Crocker powered it up and overtook the Canadians by .613 seconds to claim third. “This was a great effort and the best US outcome at this regatta,” commented Cascade Head Coach Dan Henderson. “We’re very proud of Olivia and Andreea, and their preparation and powerful, tenacious effort.”