"Liv Cheesmur expresses immense joy upon winning gold in a remarkable season for her club and nation"
Liv Cheesmur: The Rising Star of Rowing
Liv Cheesmur, a U23 World Champion in rowing, is making waves in the sport. Currently serving as a member of the women's open rowing team at Princeton University, Cheesmur has an impressive background that includes representing South Africa on its national age-group teams.
Under the guidance of Chris Bartley, an Olympic silver medallist and Performance Coach at Reading University BC, Cheesmur's U23 crew has been exceptional. The Reading University BC women's squad, known for their prowess as exceptional scullers, have provided valuable lessons to Cheesmur, helping her grow as a rower.
Cheesmur's rowing career has been marked by a series of significant achievements. In 2023, she won bronze at the U19 World Rowing Championships, followed by a silver medal in 2024. Her breakthrough came in 2025 when she won gold at the World Rowing U23 Championships in Poznan. This victory was a testament to her hard work and dedication, and it earned her a place in the British U23 rowing team.
Cheesmur's journey has not been without challenges. She spent a lot of time in the single during early trials and had to prioritize between the single and crew for major events. Despite stepping up an age group and into an arena packed with Olympic experience, Cheesmur's U23 campaign has been flawless.
Under Bartley's mentorship, Cheesmur's crew has been provided with a clear race plan and winning speeds data, helping them understand their goals and targets. Cheesmur has also learned from Bartley's exceptional use of data and telemetry in her rowing.
The Molesey Boat Club (MBC) women's squad, where Cheesmur trains, is one of the strongest and deepest in the country. The leadership at MBC, including Sam Tuck, Ellie Stevens, Iona Riley, Nina Castagna, Megan Slabbert, Ang Broughton, Heloise Wormleighton, and Ellie Cooke, have played a crucial role in Cheesmur's development.
Notable achievements of MBC include winning the Wargrave Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. Poppy, a member of the Reading University BC women's squad, and Poppy Baker, who stepped up from the Double Scull that finished eighth overall in St. Catharines, are also part of this talented squad.
As Cheesmur prepares to return to academics at Princeton University in a few weeks' time, she plans to continue thinking about the lessons and experiences she's learned from her U23 campaign. Her journey so far is a testament to her resilience, talent, and hard work, and she continues to be recognized as a key athlete in the rowing community, with strong performances on both the national and international stages.
[1] Princeton University Athletics [2] GB Rowing Team [3] Reading University BC [4] Molesey Boat Club [5] World Rowing
Liv Cheesmur's success in rowing has placed her at the forefront of the rowing community, garnering attention from various sports organizations like Princeton University Athletics and the GB Rowing Team. As a member of the rowing community, her achievements, such as her gold medal win at the World Rowing U23 Championships, are celebrated by fellow rowers and coaches, including those at Reading University BC and Molesey Boat Club.
