Sam Courty has only been rowing since she started studying at the University of Bath, but after just two years on the water she has already won a silver medal at the U23 World Championships...
I’ve had depression for quite a while. It was first noticeable to me halfway through secondary school. I had recently taken up rowing and used it as a temporary cure. A strong training schedule kept my mind distracted from the rest of my work and home life. Time away, with friends on the water worked well as a distraction, however as the winter months came, as for all people, training became tougher and less light-hearted.
