Lisa Roman helped Canada make some history.
For the first time ever, Canada won the gold medal at the U23 world rowing championships, setting a new world record in the process.
Canada won the women鈥檚 eight race in 6:03.23, nearly three seconds ahead of New Zealand.
The championships were held in Amsterdam, Netherlands last week (July 20-24).
The race was close at the midway point, before Canada showed their endurance and pulled away from New Zealand.
Roman, a 21-year-old from 91原创, rows for the Washington State Cougars.
