CREWE’S Beth Willford-Dutton played a part to help Great Britain claim overall honours at the Coupe de la Jeunesse for the first time since 2013.

The Northwich Rowing Club member, who lives in Haslington, set the tone for her teammates when she helped the women’s eight to victory in impressive style during Friday’s opener.

A further 23 medals, 14 of them gold, followed over the course of the weekend.

“Watching Beth stood on the podium listening to the national anthem was a special moment,” said Rachel Hooper, the teenager’s coach.

“Her determination to succeed is evident and, with another season left as a junior, I’m confident she will be one to watch at next year’s world championships.”

Willford-Dutton, a student at Sir John Deane’s College, was part of a 51-strong squad that travelled to Poznan for an annual event that attracts the best under 18s from a dozen European nations.

She also took to the water in a single sculls race for spares on both days, winning twice in times that were better than her peers in the main event.