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BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Two races, two golds - Woolnough on 'awesome' debut
Rower Fergus Woolnough has said it was an "awesome feeling" to win two gold medals in his first two senior races for Great Britain. Woolnough was part of the men's eight crew that took gold at the European Championships in Bulgaria and the World Rowing Cup in Italy, two weeks 22-year-old was only selected for the squad for the first time in April. "Even being selected for the boat feels like a massive accomplishment and then going out to races and being able to deliver some really good performances, that is an awesome feeling," Woolnough told BBC Radio Gloucestershire."It makes all the very cold windy mornings through the winter worth it." Woolnough, from Gloucester, grew up playing rugby union for his local club in Dursley, but it was a PE teacher at his school who recommended he try rowing because of his height. He was pointed in the direction of a talent-spotting session in the sport."For a long time I was very much under the impression I was going to go the way of rugby, but I'm very glad I didn't choose that way," Woolnough said."It's worked out amazingly for me. It's the first year of the cycle but even now it's been amazing, the journey I've had. Everywhere I've been, the things I've done, the places I've been able to row.""I can't wait to hopefully continue for a long time."Woolnough went on to attend Hartpury College and University before completing his studies at Oxford Brookes University, where his rowing experience and exposure increased. "It's a very weird thing thinking I started when I was just 15 at school doing a bit of sport and now it's my job and my life," he said. Next up for Woolnough is the second regatta of the World Cup series in Switzerland from 27-29 Britain are the reigning Olympic champions in the men's eight and with two wins to their name in 2025 so far, Woolnough said the challenge now was to keep the standard high."Winning the first couple of races this season has been a really good start but I think the guys in the eight last year won a lot of races," he said. "We've continued having a target on the men's eight's back for the time being, we've got to keep improving and hopefully keep winning to keep that."
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Heartbreak as student dies at college sparking police probe into 'unexplained' death
Police are investigating the death of a college student who passed away in 'unexplained' circumstances. The youngster, who has not been named, was found dead at Hartpury College in Gloucester on Friday. Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.25am following reports of the student's death. The victim's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, Gloucestershire Police said. Their death is being treated as 'unexplained', although is not currently believed to be suspicious, the force added. Hartpury College Principal Professor Andy Collop sent an email to parents and guardians informing them of the tragedy last week. He wrote: 'It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing earlier today of a Hartpury College student. 'Our thoughts are with the student's family, friends, and the members of staff who have supported them during their time with us.' Hartpury College added: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that a Hartpury College student passed away on Friday (6 June). 'Our thoughts are with the student's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. 'We are supporting those in our community who have been affected and kindly ask that the privacy of all those involved be respected. 'We can confirm that the death is not believed to be suspicious, and the safety of students and staff has not been at risk at any time.' Gloucestershire Police said in a statement: 'Police were called to Hartpury College in Gloucester shortly after 11.25am on Friday morning (6 June) following the report of the death of a student. 'The next of kin and the coroner have been informed. Officers are supporting the family at this time. 'Officers continue to carry out enquiries into the death which, while being treated as unexplained, is not currently believed to be suspicious.'
Scottish Sun
10-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Heartbreak as student dies at school with cops probing ‘unexplained' tragedy
YOUNG LIFE LOST Heartbreak as student dies at school with cops probing 'unexplained' tragedy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POLICE are investigating the unexplained tragic death of a student at a school. Emergency crews rushed to Hartpury College in Gloucester at around 11.25am on Friday, following the tragedy. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up While the student's death is currently being treated as unexplained, it is not believed to be suspicious. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Sun
10-06-2025
- The Sun
Heartbreak as student dies at school with cops probing ‘unexplained' tragedy
POLICE are investigating the unexplained tragic death of a student at a school. Emergency crews rushed to Hartpury College in Gloucester at around 11.25am on Friday, following the tragedy. While the student's death is currently being treated as unexplained, it is not believed to be suspicious. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreak as student dies at school with cops probing ‘unexplained' tragedy
POLICE are investigating the unexplained tragic death of a student at a school. Emergency crews rushed to Hartpury College in Gloucester at around 11.25am on Friday, following the tragedy. While the student's death is currently being treated as unexplained, it is not believed to be suspicious. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 1 Police have launched an investigation after the student died at Hartpury College in Gloucester on Friday
