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Coastal Worlds: Frenchman Fortier Beats Bak by 0.79 Seconds, But USA Rule the Yellow Sea
France's Alexis Fortier took the men's solo by 0.79 seconds after 6km, but the Americans left Qingdao with the team trophy. Bass Andre led Britain's charge with two silvers.
Ellen Meliesie, Dutch Olympian and Milan World Champion, Dies Aged 63
The Dutch lightweight sculler who took the 1988 world double title with Laurien Vermulst has died at 63. She later spent decades as a physiotherapist, teacher and club chair.
Head of the Hooch’s $145,000 Hop Across the River: Can Chattanooga Make It Work?
Columbus, Georgia, is off the table. The regatta will decamp to the North Shore for 2027 while Ross's Landing is rebuilt, at an estimated $145,000 in extra costs and with capacity still in question.
"I’d never want to compete at the Olympic Games on it" Fitzroy Approval Runs Ahead of the Paperwork
The technical case for Rockhampton’s Brisbane 2032 rowing venue remains unpublished, while ministers have not confirmed reading it and further environmental and project approvals are outstanding.
Rockhampton Clears Its First Test, Final Guarantees Still Pending
The Fitzroy River has secured international backing for fair Olympic racing, but venue specifications, facilities and service commitments remain under review.
Archie MacKinnon, Last of UBC’s Cinderella Four, Dies Aged 89
The bow-seat rower helped an unfancied UBC crew win Canada’s first Olympic rowing gold, then returned to claim Commonwealth gold and Olympic silver in the eight.
2026 World Rowing Championships: “We Just Pulled as Hard as We Could” Dutch Eight Seals Amsterdam’s Perfect Script
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Day Seven: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
‘River Rage’ on The Thames: British Olympian Intervened in Alleged Ramming Incident to Protect Club Sculler
The Tokyo silver medallist intervened after a powerboat allegedly struck a club sculler near Maidenhead. Police have arrested a 67-year-old man and appealed for video of the confrontation.
Beyond The Boat: The Amsterdam Vote Results Are In
Valent Sinković Wins Athletes’ Commission Seat in Amsterdam Vote
Amsterdam Day Six: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Day Five: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
From Snow to Sculling Gold: Marchand Retains World Title
Amsterdam, Netherlands
France’s Beach Sprint Pace-Setters Converge on La Seyne
La Seyne-sur-Mer, France
Cornell Appoints New Head Coach as Lightweight Men Begin Life Under Probation
Ithaca, New York
Ex-Police Officer “The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done In My Life” Three Records From One Brutal North Atlantic Row
Dawn Smith and Paul Lore Set Three Atlantic Records
Amsterdam Day Four: World Rowing Championships in Pictures
Amsterdam, Netherlands
“I No Longer Care What Other People Think” Dutch Designer’s Tulip Tactics Hit Bosbaan
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oliver Zeidler Turns Unpredictability Into His Amsterdam Weapon
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sinkovic Speed Cuts Through Blustery Amsterdam Opener
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hannah Scott Keeps World Title Bid on Course Despite Personal Upheaval
Olympic champion Hannah Scott: “My life was turned upside down at Christmas time, when I went through a serious breakup.”
Olympic Champion Out as France Makes Late Changes for Amsterdam Worlds
Medical advice has ruled out the Olympic champion, forcing changes to two French doubles before the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
British Rowing Faces Leadership Upheaval as Louise Kingsley Retires
An independent inquiry ended with no further action against the performance director, but her immediate departure leaves the British Rowing seeking a permanent successor two years before Los Angeles.
“Turmoil” British Rowing performance director suddenly retires after being cleared of inappropriate behaviour
Louise Kingsley Leaves British Rowing: Another Unnamed Coach Awaits Investigation Result