Army

Heather Stanning's Successful Return to Competitive Rowing

The British Army's Rowing champion Captain Heather Stanning of the Royal Artillery has made a successful return to competitive rowing at the second World Cup Regatta of the year in France.

She's won her heat with fellow Olympian Helen Glover at Aiguebellete. The pair look odds on to win the final on Sunday. 

The Royal Navy's double Olympic champion Lt Pete Reed is also competing as Jon Knighton reports. 

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