On race day the former world junior bronze medallist was reduced to carrying oars to the water and bags to the team bus.

The event was unusual, as the bronze medallist was not properly rewarded until 50 years later.

Additionally, he was a world championship silver medallist (1977) and bronze medallist (1970, 1973).

In 2005 and 2006 she was the national bronze medallist.

As a result they were disqualified and a second consolation tournament was organised to decide the silver and bronze medallists.