July 30, 2008 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamIndoor RowingRowing & RegattaPartners#YourStoriesArchive BOA: Team GB leave for Beijing GB Rowing Team From the British Olympics Association: ‘The 43-strong squad of Team GB rowers departed Heathrow Terminal 5 today destined for Beijing and the 2008 Olympic Games. They are travelling on a British Airways Boeing 747 named ‘Pride’ after Team GB’s lion Olympic mascot.’ ADVERT Picture and further information from www.olympics.org.uk ADVERT