OXFORD’S Lily van den Broecke (pictured) will compete at rowing in the Paralympics after being named as cox to the mixed adapative four.
The 20-year-old will cox a boat that also includes Pamela Relph, a member of Henley’s Leander Club.
Van den Broecke is a former Headington School pupil and steered the same crew to a gold medal in the 2011 World Championships.
She said: “I’m beyond excited to be part of the Paralympic Games.
“Not only is it an honour to be coxing some top athletes, but the experience will be made even more special when shared with our home nation.”
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