How one Nova Scotian ended up competing in historic Oxford-Cambridge boat races

Sierra Sparks had never rowed before crossing the pond to study at Oxford University, but less than three years after touching down in England, she was part of a winning Oxford women's spare fours crew on Wednesday in London. 

How one Nova Scotian ended up competing in historic Oxford-Cambridge boat races
Two women are seen in a row boat. Sierra, in the centre, holds her paddles and stares directly ahead.

Sierra Sparks had never rowed before crossing the pond to study at Oxford University, but less than three years after touching down in England, she was part of a winning Oxford women's spare fours crew on Wednesday in London.