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rogerthebutler
08 Feb 17 15:40
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The wraps  can now come off the news that my daughter Pam has officially retired from rowing

She leaves the sport with, for now, a little bit of history on her side, as the most successful Paralympic oarsman ever; the only Rowing competitor to win two gold medals (London 2012 and Rio 2016).

All of which pales into insignificance set against the good wishes conveyed to her by the chit-chat massive over the years.

Thanks everyone for all the messages of support over the years.
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Report The Leopard February 8, 2017 3:55 PM GMT
Your ears will get a rest, then..... !
Report The Leopard February 8, 2017 3:55 PM GMT
Laugh
Report rogerthebutler February 8, 2017 4:04 PM GMT
Oh I see what you did  there.

Rowing (the sport) juxtaposed with Rowing (an argument)

Amazing!
Report Danno February 8, 2017 4:14 PM GMT
Well done to her.  Only really followed the sport due to your contributions on here and enjoyed watching.  Particularly impressed when she popped up on University Challenge last year.  Very talented young lady; she will go far.  Good luck Pam.
Report Desmond Orchard February 8, 2017 4:18 PM GMT
It's been a pleasure following her progress Rog.
Thanks for the updates and best wishes to her with whatever she chooses to smash next.
Report a bitofinterest February 8, 2017 4:41 PM GMT
Cool
Report morpteh mackem February 8, 2017 4:41 PM GMT
well done Pam and RTB, best of luck with whatever Pam chooses to do in future.
Report alun2005 February 8, 2017 4:41 PM GMT
The Girl Done Great.

Congratulations on a terrific sporting career, and hope that Pam can accomplish many more inspiring achievements outside of the sporting arena.
Report Injera February 8, 2017 4:49 PM GMT
It can't be easy to retire from competitive sport, but Pam's achievements are immense and will give her great memories and self belief for the future.

All the best to her.
Report The Leopard February 8, 2017 5:12 PM GMT

Feb 8, 2017 -- 4:04PM, rogerthebutler wrote:


Oh I see what you did  there.Rowing (the sport) juxtaposed with Rowing (an argument)Amazing!


You know it is a running joke on your Rowing threads.....bit grumpy ?

Report crags February 8, 2017 5:21 PM GMT
I hope you two aren't having a row
Report Capt__F February 8, 2017 5:39 PM GMT
wel done young Butler
Report Capt__F February 8, 2017 5:40 PM GMT
thought u had retired crags
Report Makybe_Diva February 8, 2017 7:10 PM GMT
Happy retirement, Pam Happy
Report casemoney February 8, 2017 8:39 PM GMT
OUT AT THE TOP Happy
Report pantsonfire February 9, 2017 12:40 PM GMT
Oarswoman surely, or even oarsperson?
Report acquiesce12 February 9, 2017 7:49 PM GMT
missing leg?
missing arm?
Crocked Shoulder?

no, just arthritis that clearly didn't impede her efforts to use her hands and fingers to row to gold twice

STEWARDS ENQUIRY !
Report scandanavian_haven February 9, 2017 8:21 PM GMT
How could you row with one arm ?
Report Crisp77 February 9, 2017 8:43 PM GMT
What a classy way to bow out. I wish more women would show as much dignity when being replaced by a younger lass with a faster stroke rate.
Report bongo February 9, 2017 9:19 PM GMT
Brilliant by crisp

And brilliant by Pam

My feeble offering - I went out with an oarswoman once. Sadly we drifted apart.
Report Hank Hill February 9, 2017 9:34 PM GMT
Fantastic achievement roger and best of luck to her in her retirement. It will be weird not training for all the comps I'm sure!
Report casemoney February 9, 2017 9:39 PM GMT
Aquiesce Would be Nice if your Head went missing YSC !!
Report kenny mann February 9, 2017 10:04 PM GMT
aquiesce, para-athletes are placed in  different categories for the competitions which is judged on their impairment.
Report GoOnThen February 9, 2017 10:41 PM GMT
We should be pulling together on this thread.
Report crags February 9, 2017 10:51 PM GMT
Have I missed some photos?
Report The Leopard February 9, 2017 11:33 PM GMT
Yes
Report David Fishwick Minibus Sales February 10, 2017 11:21 AM GMT
just saw this video (below) on facebook and wondered if you'd posted a thread rtb

you did not fail the test

www.facebook.com/BritishRowing/videos/10154962964733491
Report The Leopard February 10, 2017 11:36 AM GMT
^ link does not work
Report The Leopard February 10, 2017 11:39 AM GMT
Found this :
.
https://www.facebook.com/BritishRowing/videos/vb.99996728490/10154962964733491/?type=2&theater
Report The Leopard February 10, 2017 11:43 AM GMT
I'd be worried about my heart playing up after Andrew Marr had that stroke on a rowing machine
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