The International Rowing Federation has named Simona Radis and Ancutsa Bodnar of Romania as the winners of the Women’s Crew of the Year category at the World Rowing Awards 2022.

Ankuta Bodnar and Simona RadisPhoto: Hájek Ondřej / ČTK / Profimedia

“Congratulations! We are proud of you! A real example worthy of imitation! They are living proof that daily work, determination, ambition, sacrifice, courage and perseverance always lead to success!”, noted F. R. Rowing on Facebook.

The two athletes are Tokyo 2020 Olympic champions, two-time European 2022 champions in both women’s doubles (W2x) and women’s 8+1 (W8+), and 2022 world champions in women’s doubles (W2x).

Ankuta Bodnar became the world champion on the day she turned 24. Simona Radis won two gold medals in less than an hour in the women’s double sculls (W2x) and women’s double sculls (W8+) in a historic performance for Romania.