Britain's title defence in the men's eight got off to a rocky start in Tokyo on Saturday, as the Netherlands scored a stunning victory to force the reigning European Champions into Wednesday's repechage.
Making her Olympic debut, 24-year-old coxswain Eline Berger guided the Dutch men's crew to a stellar 5:30.66 performance, seizing the early lead as the heavily favoured Britain struggled to hit their stride and finished third behind New Zealand.
The men's and women's eights heats were added to Saturday's programme from Sunday after organisers wiped clean Monday's schedule, citing concerns over expected inclement weather.The men's four, which has picked up gold at the last five Games, and the lightweight women's double sculls crews advanced, along with two-time Olympic champion Helen Glover and team mate Polly Swann in the coxless pair, months after Glover made a surprise a return to elite rowing.
Two members of the Kiwi crew, Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler, also won their pairs heat earlier in the day. Reigning world champions Australia clinched their heat in the event during a banner day for the delegation, with four crews advancing.
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