...which I have been looking for here on YouTube, but without luck.
PS 2 days ago my friend and colleague here came down to my office, very proud, with pictures of him and the kids together with Ekaterina Karsten, at a long-distance regatta some months ago! It's a pity the W1X isn't much represented on YouTube (so if you have it... ;^).
Indeed, a great race! The arrival of another legend in the shape of Thomas Lange! However in my opinion the greatest ever sculling race (that I have seen) was the final of the women's singles at the Olympics at Sydney 2000. It's a bit like the Searles gold in the 2+ at Barcalona. No matter how many times I watch it I still can't quite believe the Neykova (spelling?!?) loses!
...well, maybe the other way round ;^) but yes: the first time I saw Hacker I thought of Kolbe. Karppinen's style was more standard, and you're right about the finish: but consider how much taller and more powerful he was than Kolbe and you'll appreciate Kolbe's effectiveness.
It's reminiscent of Hacker's style. The way he loads up off the catch then lets the finish bobble out. Karppinen's style looks more fluid and powerful as a result (in my opinion). Not that I'm trying to knock the guy. But for Karpinnen he'd have been a legend!
I saw Peter-Michael Kolbe in Venise this Week-end at the Vogalonga - he is still impressive !
ALLDALI 3 years ago
I do and will try to work out how to get it onto here! I don't have the whole race, but the finish is good enough! I'll see what i can do!
AJC79 4 years ago
...which I have been looking for here on YouTube, but without luck.
PS 2 days ago my friend and colleague here came down to my office, very proud, with pictures of him and the kids together with Ekaterina Karsten, at a long-distance regatta some months ago! It's a pity the W1X isn't much represented on YouTube (so if you have it... ;^).
theSculler 4 years ago
Indeed, a great race! The arrival of another legend in the shape of Thomas Lange! However in my opinion the greatest ever sculling race (that I have seen) was the final of the women's singles at the Olympics at Sydney 2000. It's a bit like the Searles gold in the 2+ at Barcalona. No matter how many times I watch it I still can't quite believe the Neykova (spelling?!?) loses!
AJC79 4 years ago
Ha ha! True... :^)
Re effective scullers, have a look at Kobenhavn 1987, by rowermc, if you haven't yet. What a final.
theSculler 4 years ago
There's no doubting his effectiveness! Fastest sculler in the world bar one person! That's pretty d**n effective!
AJC79 4 years ago
...well, maybe the other way round ;^) but yes: the first time I saw Hacker I thought of Kolbe. Karppinen's style was more standard, and you're right about the finish: but consider how much taller and more powerful he was than Kolbe and you'll appreciate Kolbe's effectiveness.
theSculler 4 years ago
It's reminiscent of Hacker's style. The way he loads up off the catch then lets the finish bobble out. Karppinen's style looks more fluid and powerful as a result (in my opinion). Not that I'm trying to knock the guy. But for Karpinnen he'd have been a legend!
AJC79 4 years ago
A beautiful one, in his own way. The best catch I have ever seen, and maybe the smoothest running single ever.
theSculler 4 years ago
Kolbe had a particular style.
Arttreasures 4 years ago