Rowing Pieces
Rowing Pieces
Philadelphia City Rowing
From Philly to the World Stage: Sarah Ghazaz on Rowing for Drexel and Morocco
29 minutes Posted Jan 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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PCR rowers Omnia and Lilly interview Sarah Ghazaz, a Drexel student-athlete who trains on Boathouse Row and competes for the Moroccan national team. Sarah tells the story of how she went from sweeping at Henley Royal Regatta to sculling for Morocco, offers some tips for training during Ramadan, and shares some insight into the career and leadership opportunities for young student-athletes in Philadelphia.

You'll definitely want to stay tuned to learn how she prepares for the erg pieces required by the World Rowing Development Programme.

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