 The Australian four fared admirably to finish in fourth place in the final, 0.19 seconds behind the French silver medallists.The Stewart brothers and the Australian 1998 coxless four stayed together in 1999 and raced at the World Rowing Cup III in Lucerne.But the bulk of champion British four also rowed on and at the 1999 World Rowing Championships in St Catharines, the Australian crew won their heat and semi final.