2023 World Rowing Championships
W1x medallists
Karolien Florijn (NED) - gold
"This is what you put all your hours in, and where you put your life into. When you win it's really great.
"The secret (to Dutch success) is all the people we have around us. The physiologists who make the big plan, the head coach who gives the structure, it's really a team performance.
"Next is some rest, a little time off and recharge, and then get back to training."
Emma Twigg (NZL) - silver
"The beauty of our sport is sharing the podium with ladies like this, so it's awesome we're all together.
"I've been reflecting on my career, because this is potentially my last world champs. When I look back to 19-year-old Emma who qualified for her first Olympics, I wish that she knew just what an achievement that was. I haven't been outside the top four since 2009, so I'm really proud of that. I haven't won too many gold medals, but again to be standing amongst great athletes for the last 15 years is such an honour.
"Every year you have different challenges, and you have to deal with those differently. When I was young I was probably a bit naive as to what I was getting myself into. I wish I had that element of naive in my racing today, you almost know what's coming. Every year you learn and I wouldn't change any of that experience."
Tara Rigney (AUS) - bronze
"I would never have think to come third, but it's always great to be able to get in the medals. Kara Kohler is such an impressive athlete, she really kept me honest going through the middle k and kept pushing me on.
"It's definitely a step up. I was coming down the course two points higher than I did last year. It's more intense racing. It's just amazing to be surrounded by such great athletes, and all I want at the end of the day is to be able to compare myself with the best, it's what I get to do here, and I love it.
"I'm going to celebrate with my family and friends. I'm Australian, so probably a few drinks as well. Then some downtime I think. It's been an excellent week."
"This is what you put all your hours in, and where you put your life into. When you win it's really great.
"The secret (to Dutch success) is all the people we have around us. The physiologists who make the big plan, the head coach who gives the structure, it's really a team performance.
"Next is some rest, a little time off and recharge, and then get back to training."
Emma Twigg (NZL) - silver
"The beauty of our sport is sharing the podium with ladies like this, so it's awesome we're all together.
"I've been reflecting on my career, because this is potentially my last world champs. When I look back to 19-year-old Emma who qualified for her first Olympics, I wish that she knew just what an achievement that was. I haven't been outside the top four since 2009, so I'm really proud of that. I haven't won too many gold medals, but again to be standing amongst great athletes for the last 15 years is such an honour.
"Every year you have different challenges, and you have to deal with those differently. When I was young I was probably a bit naive as to what I was getting myself into. I wish I had that element of naive in my racing today, you almost know what's coming. Every year you learn and I wouldn't change any of that experience."
Tara Rigney (AUS) - bronze
"I would never have think to come third, but it's always great to be able to get in the medals. Kara Kohler is such an impressive athlete, she really kept me honest going through the middle k and kept pushing me on.
"It's definitely a step up. I was coming down the course two points higher than I did last year. It's more intense racing. It's just amazing to be surrounded by such great athletes, and all I want at the end of the day is to be able to compare myself with the best, it's what I get to do here, and I love it.
"I'm going to celebrate with my family and friends. I'm Australian, so probably a few drinks as well. Then some downtime I think. It's been an excellent week."