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 | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Governing body | USRowing |
| National team(s) | United States Olympics team |
International competitions | |
Summer Olympics World Rowing Championships | |
Olympics
The women's eight has won the gold medal at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics.[3][4]
References
- Inquirer, Patrick Glennon, For the. "Philly played a critical role in making rowing popular in America - Philly History". https://www.philly.com. Retrieved 12 March 2019. External link in
|website=(help) - "The history behind America's oldest active collegiate sporting event". ABC News. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- "Rowing: United States extend unbeaten run with gold in women's eight". 13 August 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2019 – via www.reuters.com.
- Macur, Juliet (13 August 2016). "A Simple Yell Helps a Dynasty Pull Together". Retrieved 12 March 2019 – via NYTimes.com.
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