Australian London Olympics silver-medallist rower Sarah Tait died aged 33 on Thursday morning after a battle with cancer.
Tait, who captained Australia's rowing team at the Beijing Olympics and was in the women's eight when Sally Robbins famously stopped rowing before the finish of the final in Athens 2004, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in March 2013.
The West Australian also won a gold and silver medal at the 2005 World Rowing championships, as well as a bronze in the same competition in 2011.
Australian London Olympics silver-medallist rower Sarah Tait (right) died on Thursday morning aged 33 after battling cervical cancer for three years
She won her Olympic silver medal in the pairs in 2012.
Tait, who is survived by her senior national coach husband Bill and two children Leila and Luca, stepped away from rowing in February 2014 to fight the disease.
She was diagnosed with cancer after giving birth to her second child Luca. Her eldest Leila was born in 2009.
Rowing Australia CEO, Rob Scott, paid tribute to Tait's ability to act as a role model to both past and present athletes.
'She was one of the most determined and passionate rowers in our sport and she will be deeply missed by everyone in the rowing community,' he said in a statement.
Tait, who is survived by her senior national coach husband Bill and two children Leila (pictured) and Luca, stepped away from rowing in February 2014 to fight the disease
Tait, pictured here with her eldest child Leila, was diagnosed with cancer after giving birth to her second child Luca in March 2013
Tait, who captained Australia's rowing team at the Beijing Olympics and was in the women's eight when Sally Robbins famously stopped rowing before the finish of the final in Athens 2004, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in March 2013
'The entire Australian rowing community sends its thoughts and best wishes to Bill, the children and Sarah's family at this tragic time.'
Scott's views were echoed by Australian team head coach, Chris O'Brien.
'Her spirit for rowing was paralleled with her dedication to her family and friends,' O'Brien said.
'Sarah was one of rowing's most successful and impressive female athletes who has left a permanent mark on our sport.
'I was personally inspired by Sarah's pursuit of success in sport and life. She will be sadly missed.'
The Australian London Olympics silver-medallist is survived by her senior national coach husband Bill and two children
Tait, pictured left with Kate Hornsey in London, stepped away from rowing in February 2014 to fight the disease
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