Two World Champion Rowers to Speak in Stockton

Andy Baxter and Ron Harvey, both world champion rowers with stories of courage and unwavering determination, will share their incredible respective journeys to the Olympic trials and the Paralympic Games at a special event at the University of the Pacific, June 8th from 1-3 p.m. at the Vereschagin Alumni House on the University’s South Campus. The event, which will inspire rowers and other athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, rehab professionals, physical therapists and sports and exercise enthusiasts, will be hosted by the Delta Sculling Center with the support of the University of the Pacific. The cost is $10 for the general public and $5 for students.

Andy  Baxter is the author of Rowing Yesterday and a two-time Master World Champion and U.S. and Canadian Master Champion. His book chronicles his and Stephen Kiesling’s incredibly arduous training regimen for pairs competitions that got them to the Olympic trials in 2008. They were both in their 40’s and a testament to what disciplined training and a never wavering commitment to a goal can accomplish. Baxter will share his expertise as a specialist in ageless health and fitness, medical exercise and post-rehab conditioning and address many of the needs, concerns and interests of audience members.

Ron Harvey, who finished 5th and 8th in adaptive single sculls at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games, respectively, will do a question-answer session during the two-hour event. Harvey, who also medaled at the 2004-2006 World Rowing Championships, will share the challenges of training and of making the kinds of adaptations necessary to be among the world’s best adaptive scullers.

Both speakers will provide a very memorable afternoon that will leave you inspired to pursue your own life changing goals.

Ron Harvey

Andy Baxter