Heats: 2009 World Rowing Junior Championships

"Nicole Bielawski (Old Westbury, N.Y.) finished second in her heat of the women's single sculls to advance directly to tomorrow's quarterfinals. Bielawski and France's Helene Lefebvre battled each other through the 1,500-meter mark, with the American holding a 0.62-second lead going into the final 500 meters. With three to advance to the quarterfinals, Lefebvre decided to go for the victory, while Bielawski settled into second place to easily advance. Lefebvre finished with a time of 7:56.04, with Bielawski coasting home in an 8:03.44. Hong Kong's Wing Hei Ng finished third in an 8:25.61." | more |