Australia has got off to a good start at the World Rowing Championships at Lake Aiguebelette in France where crews are aiming to book their places for the Rio Olympics.
On the opening day of competition on Sunday five out of 11 Australian crews at the event qualified for the quarter-finals or semi-finals.
The Mens Four and Mens Quadruple Scull won their respective heats to book places in the semi-finals later this week, while Kim Crow, in the Womens Single Scull, won her heat to book a place in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, the Mens Pair and Lightweight Womens Double Scull both finished second in their heats to secure a spot in their respective quarter-finals and avoid a trip to the repechage.
"It's been a solid start to racing here in Aiguebelette. There's still plenty of racing to come here in France but today's start has been pleasing," said High Performance Director Chris O'Brien.
