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Tibo Vyvey and Aaron Andries win bronze at World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam

Tibo Vyvey and Aaron Andries secured bronze in the double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, despite severe storms disrupting the races.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On the fifth day of the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, Tibo Vyvey and Aaron Andries won the bronze medal in the double sculls. Their achievement comes after a tumultuous day in which severe storm weather disrupted the schedule.

Tibo Vyvey and Aaron Andries, from Bruges and Ghent respectively, delivered a strong race that earned them the medal. This marks the first Belgian medal at a World Championship since Tim Brys and Niels Van Zandweghe's bronze in 2015 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

The duo's victory comes at a time when they are also emerging as potential medal contenders for the 2026 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Their strong performance seems to position them well for the future.

The organization of the World Championships faced significant challenges due to the weather conditions, but despite these circumstances, Vyvey and Andries managed to stand out in their discipline. Initially, the conditions caused concerns about the progress of the event.

According to reports, the weather conditions were so severe that they significantly affected the competition schedule. It is still unclear how this will impact the further course of the World Championships.

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