An Isle of Wight rower will represent Team GB at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.
Annie Caddick has been selected to represent Great Britain alongside Sam Murray in the PR3 mixed double sculls.
Growing up on the Island, where she developed her passion for water sports, Annie spent her free time surfing with her family and her summers lifeguarding our beaches.
She started rowing while studying at the University of Birmingham.
Rowing appealed to Annie as it was the first time she had participated in a sport where, as someone with cerebral palsy, she felt she could keep up with her able-bodied teammates and be treated as an equal rather than someone with a disability.
While rowing with the university team, Annie’s coach suggested she apply for British rowing’s para development programme.
Annie’s career highlights include medalling at the 2023 European Championships and achieving Paralympic qualification at the world championships in the PR3 mixed double sculls.
She said: “Each day, it gets a bit closer, and I get a little more excited and a little more nervous.
“Sam and I have built a great partnership, and we are looking forward to being the first to represent Great Britain in this boat class.
“The competition is fierce, and the standard is very close, so I think we’ll see some exciting racing!”
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