AK quad takes on Olympic champion for Norwegian TV
On Saturday an AK quad -- Ali Boileau, Hugh Mackworth-Praed, Harry Powell and Nick Hubbard -- raced against current Olympic 1x champion Olaf Tufte, Bjørn Jostein Singstad, from the Norwegian national squad, and Thomas and Harald from Norwegian TV, one of whom had his arm in a sling and the other had never rowed before, all in the name of entertainment.
An epic race ensued from Chiswick Eyot to the AK flag pole and despite a five-length head start for the Norwegians, AK won by three quarters of a length.
We wish Olaf better luck when he returns to London later in 2012.
The line up: Nick Hubbard and Harry Powell (AK), Bjørn Jostein Singstad (Norwegian national squad), Olaf Tufte (Norway's reigning Olympic 1x champion), Harald and Thomas (from Norwegian TV programme "Late night with Thomas and Harald"), Ali Boileau and Hugh Mackworth-Praed (AK)
(photos by Claire Waterworth)
Olaf Tufte (centre), and Thomas and Harald
AK captain Tim Koch the centre of attention in front of the camera
Smiling for the camera
One last shot before the Norwegians boat
Olaf in the stroke seat; Harald unable to row, flies the flag for Norway
AK quad on its way
AK wins over Norwegians by three quarters of a length
AK rowers Harry Powell, Nick Hubbard, Hugh Mackworth-Praed and Ali Boileau with Olaf (centre)
Read more at Hear the Boat Sing, including interview with Olaf Tufte
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