World rowing records astonish us by stretching our conception of human potential. But in rowing, they are freak occurrences that happen only when there’s a confluence of favorable conditions.
Yes, it can be rough, so have someone to talk to outside of selection camp—a “rowing therapist” willing to listen and support. And beware of cliques!
Sports dietitians, food science experts, and other exercise pros share the latest about carbs, caffeine, placebos, collagen, and “cycle-syncing” for rowers.
Skills developed through small-boat sculling, experimentation, and play are transferable to a sweep boat.
Duke University Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced Friday the hiring of Adrian Spracklen as the head coach of the rowing program.
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games officially announced that the 2028 rowing events will take place at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, CA. This course, the same one that was used in the 1932 Olympic Games, is only 1,500m long.
The U.S. Women's 8+ claimed gold at the FISU World University Championships in Rotterdam on July 6th, the international championship for university students.
Hopes are high for the U.S. rowing squad to break a five-year winless streak and return with at least four medals—one of them gold.
