Page 22 - The Malvernian - March 2023

Lara Vafiadis (8 03-06)
OM Lara Vafiadis - Atlantic Rower
The bunting was out and hearts were filled with pride as as the school community virtually cheered on former pupil Lara Vafiadis as she completed a a a a a a a a mammoth challenge to row 3
000 miles across the Atlantic solo Lara had spent 98 days 22 hours and 22 minutes at sea facing some tough challenges in her bid to complete the epic voyage as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Lara conveniently timed her arrival to coincide with mid-morning break and 50 girls from Lara’s old boarding house (No 8) tuned in to the live feed as Lara finally crossed the finish line and arrived in Antigua on Tuesday 21 March The applause and cheers in school were deafening as youngsters watched family and and friends greet Lara and and congratulate the exhausted rower
who has raised tens of of thousands of of pounds for three different charities Lara visited Malvern College last year to girls at at the school a a a a a motivational talk before she embarked on her rowing adventure back in December 22 THE MALVERNIAN