Four promising young rowers who tested their mettle against current world and Olympic champions on the Whanganui River on Sunday have received $100 cash prizes from the Whanganui Mitre 10 MEGA Future Champions Trust.
Racing in the Billy Webb Challenge against the likes of Mahe Drysdale, John Storey and Chris Harris, the four youth rowers were the winners of their C-class age groups.
Levi Carroll (Men's U20) finished the 5.7km race in 24m 17s, while Jamie Harris (Women's U20) completed it in 27m 15s.
Of the Under 17 rowers, Blake Hogan (Men's) crossed the line in 25m 11s, and Siena McLean (Women's) was done in 29m 44s.
Trustee and naming sponsor Hayden Gibson said the trust was proud to support high achieving youth.