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Paris 2024: Noble intentions for Uganda rowing

Many of the world's stars at the Paris Games will measure their success by medals, but rower Kathleen Noble is hoping for an Olympic legacy that is both more modest and far-reaching - that rowing will become sustainable in her native Uganda.
Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Noble Paris mission for daughter of Irish missionaries

Rower Kathleen Noble knows she will not be a medal contender when she competes for Uganda at the Paris Olympics, but the 29-year-old with Irish roots nonetheless embodies Olympic ideals.
Rowing • 06 Jun 24

Ugandan rower with Irish roots set to make history

Kathleen Noble, the daughter of Irish missionaries, will make history on Friday as she competes for Uganda in the same Women's Single Sculls heat as Sanita Puspure at the Tokyo Games.
Olympics • 22 Jul 21

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