McRitchie was the first Australian Interstate Women's Rowing Champion, using a skiff lent to her by the Governor of Victoria, Lord Brassey. The women rowers attracted such a huge crowd of lecherous men that the police had to be called to keep them at bay.
Judging by the number of medals she is wearing, it was not her only triumph.
She died at the age of 96 - more proof that rowing is good for you.
3 comments:
Do lady rowers still wear hats like that?
What a hat my god! Was it the way to keep the balance?
Ladies don't row any more, only women.
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