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Grove was part of a coxed four crew, with Chris Aistrop, Maggie Lambourn, Chris Grimes, that won the national title rowing for a Civil Service and Weybridge Ladies composite, at the [[1974 British Rowing Championships|1974 National Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1974-2/|title=NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (20-21 JULY)|website=Rowing Story}}</ref> During the same year she was selected for Great Britain at the [[1974 World Rowing Championships]]. She then represented her country again at the [[1975 World Rowing Championships]] |
Grove was part of a coxed four crew, with Chris Aistrop, Maggie Lambourn, Chris Grimes, that won the national title rowing for a Civil Service and Weybridge Ladies composite, at the [[1974 British Rowing Championships|1974 National Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1974-2/|title=NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (20-21 JULY)|website=Rowing Story}}</ref> During the same year she was selected for Great Britain at the [[1974 World Rowing Championships]]. She then represented her country again at the [[1975 World Rowing Championships]] <ref name=RS/> and won the coxed fours at the [[1975 British Rowing Championships]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1975-2/|title=NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (18-20 JULY)|website=Rowing Story}}</ref> |
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One year later she was selected for Great Britain in the [[Rowing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Women's coxed four|women's coxed four]] crew for the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. The crew also containing [[Pauline Bird-Hart|Pauline Bird]], [[Diana Bishop (rower)|Diana Bishop]], [[Gillian Webb|Gill Webb]] and [[Pauline Wright]] finished in eight place.<ref name=Oly>{{cite web|url=http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/37162|title=Biographical information|website=Olympedia}}</ref> A third World Championship appearance ensued when selected for the [[1979 World Rowing Championships]].<ref name=RS/> |
One year later she was selected for Great Britain in the [[Rowing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Women's coxed four|women's coxed four]] crew for the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. The crew also containing [[Pauline Bird-Hart|Pauline Bird]], [[Diana Bishop (rower)|Diana Bishop]], [[Gillian Webb|Gill Webb]] and [[Pauline Wright]] finished in eight place.<ref name=Oly>{{cite web|url=http://www.olympedia.org/athletes/37162|title=Biographical information|website=Olympedia}}</ref> A third World Championship appearance ensued when selected for the [[1979 World Rowing Championships]].<ref name=RS/> |
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| Nationality | British |
| Born | 24 November 1953 Surrey |
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| Sport | Rowing |
| Club | Civil Service Ladies Thames Tradesmen RC |
Clare M Grove (born 24 November 1953) is a former British rower who competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[1][2]
Rowing career
Grove was part of a coxed four crew, with Chris Aistrop, Maggie Lambourn, Chris Grimes, that won the national title rowing for a Civil Service and Weybridge Ladies composite, at the 1974 National Championships.[3] During the same year she was selected for Great Britain at the 1974 World Rowing Championships. She then represented her country again at the 1975 World Rowing Championships [2] and won the coxed fours at the 1975 British Rowing Championships.[4]
One year later she was selected for Great Britain in the women's coxed four crew for the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. The crew also containing Pauline Bird, Diana Bishop, Gill Webb and Pauline Wright finished in eight place.[5] A third World Championship appearance ensued when selected for the 1979 World Rowing Championships.[2]
Personal life
She married fellow Olympian rower Andrew Bayles.[5][2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Clare Grove Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Profile". Rowing Story.
- ^ "NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (20-21 JULY)". Rowing Story.
- ^ "NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (18-20 JULY)". Rowing Story.
- ^ a b "Biographical information". Olympedia.
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