Rowing in the United States

Rowing in the United States is a minor sport with limited support. [1] The Harvard-Yale Regatta is the oldest college sporting event in the United States.[2]

Rowing in the United States
CountryUnited States
Governing bodyUSRowing
National team(s)United States Olympics team
International competitions

Olympics

The women's eight has won the gold medal at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics.[3][4]

References
  1. Glennon, Patrick. "Philly played a critical role in making rowing popular in America - Philly History". www.philly.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  2. "The history behind America's oldest active collegiate sporting event". ABC News. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  3. "Rowing: United States extend unbeaten run with gold in women's eight". 13 August 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2019 – via www.reuters.com.
  4. Macur, Juliet (13 August 2016). "A Simple Yell Helps a Dynasty Pull Together". Retrieved 12 March 2019 – via NYTimes.com.


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