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Rowing in the United States

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

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]

Olympics

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

References

  1. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  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.