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.”
September 25, 2016