Kai Weidmer (left) and Mark Slats set the pairs world record for rowing across the Atlantic. Photo: Ben Duffy Kai Weidmer (left) and Mark Slats set the pairs world record for rowing across the Atlantic. Photo: Ben Duffy
Kai Weidmer (left) and Mark Slats set the pairs world record for rowing across the Atlantic. Photo: Ben Duffy
Outdoor /  Extreme Sports

Atlantic pairs world record rowers Mark Slats and Kai Weidmer ponder overall record attempt

  • Mark Slats and Kai Weidmer beat all the four-person boats in setting pairs world record in Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
  • Pair pondering returning to beat the Foar Oarsmen’s overall record set in the 2017-18 crossing

Topic |   Expeditions and adventures
Mark Agnew
Mark Agnew

Updated: 12:35pm, 17 Jan, 2021

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Kai Weidmer (left) and Mark Slats set the pairs world record for rowing across the Atlantic. Photo: Ben Duffy Kai Weidmer (left) and Mark Slats set the pairs world record for rowing across the Atlantic. Photo: Ben Duffy
Kai Weidmer (left) and Mark Slats set the pairs world record for rowing across the Atlantic. Photo: Ben Duffy
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