Benjamin Pritchard aims to complete gold medal set at World Rowing Championships

With Paris 2024 already behind him, thoughts inevitably turn to the Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028.

“It’s still the million dollar question,” said Pritchard. “Let’s get Shanghai out of the way and then have a proper discussion with British Rowing.”

This year has seen a different approach for the Welshman, who has been based much closer to home.

“British Rowing and UK Sport have allowed me the flexibility to train from Wales, so I’ve been doing a lot of my training on the River Tawe and in Swansea. Being at home, speaking Welsh with my daughter, speaking Welsh with the family – that’s been really important.”

Pritchard admits that support network could be a decisive factor in whether he continues.

“If I can continue to train this way then, yeah, definitely LA can be on the cards. But if it’s something I can’t continue, then I’m happy with finishing after China,” he explained.

“Having that balance has been huge for me. It’s not just about medals – it’s about being able to live life at home, with family, and still perform at the highest level. If that’s possible for another cycle, then it makes the decision a lot easier.”