Esther Walker, aged 17, from Hereford, has just represented Team GB and rowed in the Coupe de la Jeunesse 2026 competition in Lucerne, Switzerland, in the under-19s Women’s Pair. This process started last September, and the teams were only formed two weeks ago. “I would like to thank all the amazing coaches at Hereford rowing club that have supported me hugely throughout my rowing journey from the age of 13. "I would encourage anyone to go and join Hereford Rowing Club, and try this sport as it has genuinely changed my life and I have made friendships and connections that I would never have made before. "I would also like to express my gratitude towards everyone who donated, as I wouldn’t have been able to represent my country without them.