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    UCLA Men, Texas Women Victorious at Crew Classic

    This year’s difference: trust, camaraderie, and “embracing the suck.”

    North Carolina Rowing Championships Attracts Record Entry

    Oak Hollow Lake in High Point, N.C. will host 443 crews for the North Carolina Rowing Championships, Saturday, April 20, making the Tar Heel State the latest hotspot of growth in the sport.

    Races to Watch: April 19-21

    This weekend's racing is highlighted by the Big Ten Invite, North Carolina Rowing Championships, and the Cal-UW Dual.

    Final Ten Crews Emerge at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials

    In slow conditions, crews raced to high percentages of “Competitive Standard Time”—a promising sign for Olympic qualification, if not medals.

    Caldwell to Retire From IRA

    Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll – Week 5

    Feature Stories

    Resurrection

    After the university tried to eliminate men’s rowing, Stanford, led by Northeastern alum Ted Sobolewski, has come back stronger, faster, and more resilient.

    Clear and Present Dangers

    Training Through the Ages

    Racing

    IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll – Week 2

    The IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll - Week 2 has been released, with Harvard holding on to the top spot in the both the DI Heavyweight and Lightweight Varsity Eight polls, while Wesleyan still sits atop the DIII poll.

    Three Keys to Success

    We race to win, with no room for debate about the result, which is decided on the water.

    GW Women Handle Foes at GW Invite

    WASHINGTON - Despite high winds, GW women's rowing got on the water for multiple matches...

    #18 LaSalle MEN’S ROWING DOMINATES; EARNS PAIR OF GOLD MEDALS AT KNECHT CUP

    The top two varsity eight boats earned gold medals and put together dominant performances for the La Salle men's rowing team at Knecht Cup on Sunday. Each of the two crews earned victories in their semifinal races and cruised to wins in the grand finals.

    Race Highlights: April 13-14

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    World Rowing Cup I Highlight Video

    Training

    Preaching the Value of Rowing

    Amateur sports teach resilience, teamwork, independence, and leadership and create the kind of accomplished, loyal, giving alumni all colleges covet.

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    DeFrantz Honored with 2024 NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award

    Olympian and lifelong advocate to be honored at NCAA Convention.

    Judge Rules on NCAA Transfer Limitations

    A federal judge ruled last month that college student-athletes who have transferred more than once will now be permitted to compete immediately through at least the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.

    Becoming Unhinged

    Your hip hinge is crucial for swing and drive suspension, and indoor-rowing season is when to optimize it.

    Why the Questions Prospective Student-Athletes Ask Matter

    In many instances, you will want to go to the prospective rowers and student-athletes themselves.

    Outside Perspective

    Whether with your program, your crew, or a single athlete, identify the limiting factors to successful performance.

    The Virtues of Peanut Butter (And Other Nutritious Nuggets)

    Did you know that you can tame your belly fat by eating less at night?

    The Art of Indoor Coxing

    If you’re serious about your role on the team, there are just as many opportunities to get better and faster in the winter as there are on the water.

    Off the Clock

    The realities of the competitive seasons mean that coaches are hard-pressed to take time away from their responsibilities. That’s why it’s imperative to take advantage of the winter break.

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 1

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 2

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 3

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 4

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

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    May 2024 Magazine

    The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full May 2024 magazine here.

    No. 4 Cal Women’s Rowing Finishes ACC/Pac-12 Invite Undefeated

    Bears Defeat No. 11 Virginia, No. 18 Oregon State

    THE NETHERLANDS TOP THE TABLES AT THE 2024 WORLD ROWING CUP I IN VARESE, ITALY

    The 2024 World Rowing Cup I came to an end on Sunday with 14 blistering A-finals, leaving the Netherlands and Great Britain on top of the medals table.

    #2 Princeton Lightweight Men Captures Platt Cup For First Time Since 2018

    The No. 2 Men's Lightweight Rowing Team secured the Platt Cup for the first time since 2018 over the No. 3 Cornell Big Red on Saturday morning on Lake Carnegie.