Congratulations to former Bower Park pupil, Mark Hunter who received an MBE with rowing partner, Zac Purchase (who is also awarded an MBE) in the New Years Honours List, announced today.
Mark and his rowing partner, Zac Purchase crossed the line in first place in the men's lightweight double sculls, winning gold. Their boat crossed the 2,000-metre line in a world beating 6.mins 10.99secs, at the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park in China in an Olympic best as they beat Greece and Denmark.
Cllr Mann said "I have had the great pleasure of meeting Mark when he visited Bower Park school back in the Autumn after his fantastic result in the Olympics this year, his efforts have now been rewarded again, he is a true roll model to all young people"
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