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title: Tara Rigney inspired by Jess Fox after powerhouse row
description: Tara Rigney has continued her strong early form in the Olympic regatta at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, taking out her quarter final of the Women’s Single Sculls to advance to the semis as she chases a maiden Olympic medal.
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# [Tara Rigney inspired by Jess Fox after powerhouse row](https://rowingaustralia.com.au/latest_news/tara-rigney-inspired-by-jess-fox-after-powerhouse-row)

 Written by [Rowing Australia](https://rowingaustralia.com.au/latest_news/author/rowing-australia) | 30 July 2024 11:48:28 PM

[Tara Rigney](https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/tara-rigney/) has continued her strong early form in the Olympic regatta at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, taking out her quarter final of the Women’s Single Sculls to advance to the semis as she chases a maiden Olympic medal.

The 25-year-old Sydneysider is a two-time World Championship bronze medallist and left the outcome in no doubt on Tuesday, finishing four seconds clear of American Kara Kohler to lay down another impressive row on a steamy day in Paris.

The Rowsellas are staying in the same accommodation as the Australian paddlers and Tara said she was inspired by K1 star [Jess Fox](https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/jessica-fox/), who was given a hero’s welcome when she returned to the French chateau that is serving as their satellite Village.

Read more here: [AOC Rowing News](https://www.olympics.com.au/news/tara-rigney-inspired-by-jess-fox-after-powerhouse-row/)

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