Achievements 1997: 1st Place Eight (Nations Cup) 1998: 8th Place Coxless Four (World Rowing Championships) 1999: 7th Place Coxless Four (World Rowing Championships) 2000: Reserve for the Olympic Games 2001: 2nd Place Coxless Four (World Rowing Championships) 2002: 1st Place Coxless Four (World Rowing Championships) 2003: 3rd Place Coxless Four (World Rowing Championships) 2004: 7th Place Coxless Four (Olympic Games) 2006: 1st Place Eight (World Rowing Championships) 2007: 2nd Place Eight (World Rowing Championships).