Kiddle, Cox into rowing final

Jackie Kiddle and Shannon Cox. Photo: Getty Images
Jackie Kiddle and Shannon Cox. Photo: Getty Images
New Zealanders Jackie Kiddle and Shannon Cox have qualified for the final of the women’s lightweight double sculls.

The Kiwi pair recorded 7min 2.86sec to finish second in their semifinal last night behind the Great Britain crew.

The New Zealand men's coxless pair of Daniel Williamson and Phillip Wilson finished fourth in 6min 32.77sec in their semifinal last night, failing to qualify for the A final.