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    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

    The longtime commissioner oversaw the oldest rowing organization and collegiate championship in the U.S. for 26 years.

    Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll – Week 5

    While the DI ranking remained relatively consistent, DII and DIII both saw some significant shakeups at the top in this week's Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll. Embry-Riddle, on the strength of their performance at last weekend's Knecht Cup, jumped from fifth to second in the DII poll while Wesleyan dropped from first to third in the DIII poll after losing to #1 Tufts, formerly ranked #2. 

    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.

    May 2024 Magazine

    Three Keys to Success

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    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

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    GW Women Handle Foes at GW Invite

    WASHINGTON - Despite high winds, GW women's rowing got on the water for multiple matches and held their own, dispatching of North Carolina and Drexel...

    #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

    Racing highlights from coast-to-coast, featuring the Platt Cup, UVA Invite, Mercer Invite, and DIII dual racing.
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    World Rowing Cup I Highlight Video

    Check out highlights from World Cup I in Varese, Italy this past weekend, where the Netherlands and Great Britain finished atop the medals standings with five golds each. 

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    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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    IRCA 2024 Athlete Watchlist

    The IRCA is pleased to share its 2024 Athlete Watchlist.

    Olympic and Paralympic Trials Start Today

    Olympic and Paralympic dreams are on the line this week in Sarasota as athletes compete across 10 boat classes for a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

    Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll – Week 3

    Today the CRCA released the CRCA Pocock Week 3 Poll. Additionally, executive director Marnie Stahl...

    Rowers Flock to the San Diego Crew Classic This Weekend

    Rowers of all genders, levels, and abilities flock to Southern California this weekend for the San Diego Crew Classic, the traditional start to the spring racing season. The regatta has rebounded to better than pre-pandemic levels, attracting a record 413 entries.

    The Staying Power of Active Relaxation

    Contracting and relaxing muscles alternately during the stroke cycle allows some muscles to rest while others work.

    Big Ten and ACC Rowing Powerhouses Face Off in Columbus

    Big Ten powerhouses No. 9 Michigan and No, 12 Ohio State took on ACC foes No. 11 Virginia and No. 15 Duke in Columbus, Ohio this past weekend in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

    Tight Racing and Dominating Performances at FIRA, Sunshine State, & IRA Sarasota Invites

    A busy slate of races in Sarasota this weekend delivered tight racing and dominating performance, as 38 different college teams from around the country converged on Nathan Benderson Park this past weekend.

    Set Up, Shove Off

    Set yourself (and your rowing shell) up for success.

    Penn Women’s Rowing Captures Four Titles, Points Trophy at Doc Hosea

     The University of Pennsylvania women's rowing team had an extremely successful day on the Cooper River Saturday, with four boats winning titles and the Quakers bringing the Doc Hosea Points Trophy to Boathouse Row.

    Harvard Men’s Heavyweight First Varsity Eight Wins Sunshine State Invitational

    Harvard men's heavyweight rowing had an impressive showing in the Sunshine State Invitational against top teams, highlighted by the win from the 1st Varsity Eight. 

    Miami Rowing Wins Sunshine State Invite

    The morning started off with a bang and continued in that way, with Miami rowing claiming the title at the Sunshine State Invite Saturday, March 30.

    Underdogs Cambridge Dominate The 2024 Men’s Boat Race

    In the 169th Men’s race, Cambridge showed their rowing prowess as they secured a commanding lead over Oxford of 3 1/2 Lengths and completed the double.

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    #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.

    First medals awarded on day 2 of 2024 World Rowing Cup I

    Great Britain and Italy secured the first gold medals of the international regatta season on day 2 of 2024 World Rowing Cup I in Varese on Saturday, as finalists were confirmed in other events.

    #2 Texas Rowing Sweeps Four Races at #9 Michigan

    No. 2 Texas Rowing had four boats earn victories against No. 9 Michigan on Saturday morning at Belleville Lake to sweep the Wolverines for the second consecutive year.

    #6 Brown Men’s Crew Rolls Past #8 Northeastern for Dreissigacker Cup

    The sixth-ranked Bears captured the Varsity 8 race and Dreissigacker Cup with a victory over the eighth-ranked Northeastern Huskies Saturday morning on the Charles River.