Paralympic champion Ed Fuller is gearing up for a significant challenge as he aims to defend Team GB's world title in the PR3 mixed coxed fours at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China. The 22-year-old from Exeter, who was part of the crew that secured Paralympic gold in Paris last year and triumphed at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, is confident in his team's ability to continue their dominance.

Team GB's Legacy Since 2012, Great Britain has consistently won every Paralympic and world gold medal in the PR3 mixed coxed fours event. Fuller believes that the team's experience and momentum from previous victories will be crucial in maintaining their winning streak. "We've got a full team of returning Paralympic medallists from Paris," Fuller told BBC Radio Devon. "I think we should hopefully be able to carry on with the momentum that we gathered throughout the last cycle and hit the ground running for this cycle."

Adapting to New Challenges Competing in China will be a first for Fuller, who has never traveled outside of Europe before. The team has had to adjust their training regimen to prepare for the unique challenges posed by the long-haul flight, significant time difference, and the climate in Shanghai. "We've been doing quite a lot of heat adaptation and training in a really warm, humid environment to get our bodies ready for the climate over there," Fuller explained. "This preparation is essential to ensure we can perform at our best."

Looking Ahead to the Paralympics While the immediate focus is on retaining the world title, Fuller is also mindful of the bigger picture. The World Rowing Championships serve as an early test for Team GB as they begin their journey towards the next Paralympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. "It builds throughout the cycle, and every year the World Champs is the main one until the Games year," said Fuller. "Everything is building towards that one race coming up in three years' time."

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