Irish brothers Paul and Gary O'Donovan claimed gold at the European Rowing Championships in Brandenburg, Germany on an impressive day for Irish competitors.
The pair claimed first place in the A Final of the lightweight double sculls.
Their time of 6:57.760 was enough to see of second-placed Germany and bronze medalists Norway.
Golden Paul & Gary O'Donovan goes on with Gold Medal. pic.twitter.com/EufdQDZe5h
— Rowing Ireland (@RowingIreland) May 8, 2016
Sanita Puspure finished third in the Women’s Single Sculls Final.
The results moved Ireland to sixth place overall in the medal table.
@SanitaPuspure bronze in very difficult conditions - @RowingIreland 2 medals at euros pic.twitter.com/1gmtotlAA8
— Olympics Ireland (@olympiccouncil) May 8, 2016
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