WORCESTER’S Zac Purchase created some Olympic history this morning as he and his partner Mark Hunter became the first lightweight British crew ever to qualify for an Olympic final after dominating their double scull semi-final.
The former King’s School, Worcester pupil and Hunter were never under threat in their semi-final this morning and maintained their unbeaten run this year.
The Team GB duo came home in six minutes 31.16 seconds nearly two seconds ahead of the Italian pair.
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