Drexel won the overall-points championship at the Dad Vail Regatta on May 11th in Pennsauken, NJ, as both the men’s and women’s varsity eights took home the gold. This is the third consecutive win for Drexel in the men’s varsity eight, making them the first program to achieve that feat in 23 years.
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“I couldn’t be more proud of the entire program and their outstanding performance to capture the overall team title,” said Paul Savell, the Dragon’s director of rowing, now in his 17th year. “Drexel Rowing’s triumph at Dad Vail’s, securing victories in the varsity women’s 8, and the men’s varsity 8, varsity 4, and 3rd 8, and topping overall team points, is a testament to the relentless dedication, passion and excellence, that define Drexel Rowing.”
The Drexel men will continue their season at the IRA National Championship while the women, after competing at the Coastal Athletic Association Championships, will compete at the Henley Royal Regatta this summer.
Georgetown won the Dad Vail women’s points trophy with seven medals overall across open and lightweight events.
DREXEL TAKES HOME THE GOLD. 🥇
The Dragons win the overall points championship at the Dad Vail!
Both men and women V8+ teams sweep in the Grand Finals 👏#YearOfTheDragon🐉 pic.twitter.com/cnPGrPVfWK
— Drexel Rowing (@DrexelRowing) May 11, 2024
