Watkins pleased GB Rowing are evolving

Olympic champion Anna Watkins has claimed that the new use of data analytics in GB Rowing has boosted the sport.

The 32-year-old, who won Olympic gold at London 2012 alongside double sculls partner Katherine Grainger, has noticed a change since returning to rowing.

Watkins took a break from the sport in January 2014 to have two children, but she intends to fight for a place in the British team for next summer's Olympics in Rio.

During her preparations, Watkins has seen first hand how new software SAS has helped improve performance.

"Before SAS our data was a little bit lacking in cohesion," said Watkins. "Your coach might . . .