U.S., Canadian Crews Advance at World Rowing Championships

U.S. lightweight single sculler Michelle Sechser set the fastest time in the heats of her event at the third day of the 2025 World Rowing Championships, in Shanghai, China. The Canadian women’s quad of Shaye De Paiva, Cassidy Deane, Kristen Siermachesky, and Alizée Brien finished third in their semifinal to advance to the A final.

The U.S. men’s quad of Chris Carlson, Cedar Cunningham, Olympian Jacob Plihal, and Nathan Phelps also advanced to their A final, a first for the U.S. since 2001. The crew won bronze at the Lucerne stop of the World Rowing Cup earlier this summer. Five seconds separated the six finalists’ times in the semifinals, with Italy and Great Britain each winning one. Finals are scheduled for Thursday at 3:12 am on the East Coast, 3:12 pm in Shanghai.

The 2025 World Rowing Championships run through Sunday, September 28.

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