NYNGAN and Walgett rowers Jack Hargreaves OAM and Jack O'Brien were part of the Australian Men’s Four which won a silver medal at the World Rowing Championships in Racice, in the Czech Republic last week.

The Men’s Four of Jack O’Brien (from Walgett) Jack Hargreaves OAM, Spencer Turrin OAM and Alex Purnell OAM were the ones to watch in the A-Final as the reigning Olympic Champions.

They set out a fast pace, holding first position through the first 1000m of the race however an increase in speed from the British four pushed them into the second place, ahead of a fast finishing Dutch crew.

Speaking after the race Jack Hargreaves said the Great Britain crew had looked strong in the semi finals, and seemed to have rallied “for King Charles”.

“Today was a very good race. We got the most out of this and I am really proud of us.”

Also competing at the regatta was Emma Fessey from Brewarrina who was a member of the Australian Women's Eight, along with, Georgie Rowe, Giorgia Patten, Ella Bramwell, Eleanor Price, Jacqui Swick, Jean Mitchell and cox Talia Barnett-Hepples.

They crossed the line in fifth, ahead of China, matching the result from last year’s Olympics.

There was also a strong contingent of supporters from the Western Plains in the Czech Republic for the week. Pete and Jenny Hargreaves from Nyngan, Jane O'Brien from Walgett, and Ed and Jill Fessey from Brewarrina were all on hand to cheer the crews on at what is the most prestigious event on the international rowing calendar.