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Munich Wins the Race to Carry Germany’s Olympic Bid
A 91-50 ballot settled Germany’s choice despite close assessment scores for Munich and Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr. Berlin withdrew two days earlier; the IOC’s 2036 host vote lies ahead.
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.
“I am absolutely over the moon” British Rowing BRIC U-Turn Clears Daniel Collins to Compete as Irish
British Rowing has changed its entry guidance, allowing the former Irish champion’s result to count towards both championship rankings without requiring him to select UK nationality.
“I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it again” Broken Rudder Ends Indian Ocean Record Bid
Lara Vafiadis, Billy Taylor, Susannah Cass and Glyn Roberts were rescued off Madagascar after 64 days at sea, with about 1,000 miles remaining to Kenya.
“Some rowers have not taken food yet as they are in a disturbed state of mind” Late Crew Changes Roil India Before Asian Games Racing
A compressed regatta prompted sweeping changes across India’s entries. Rowers questioned the timing and legality of the moves, while management said the revised crews offered the best medal prospects.
“I identify as Irish, I'm not willing to declare myself as British in order to compete” Indoor Rower Daniel Collins Challenges British Rowing
The Irish indoor rower can race at the combined world and British championships, but must select UK nationality for his performance to enter the British rankings.
Lakshay Lakshay Banned for Three Years as Lucerne Gold Is Disqualified
The Indian rower’s results from 25 May have been erased, removing his lightweight double’s historic World Cup victory from the record. A revised finishing order and medal allocation remain pending.
Another Ball Game: How Crew Girl Put Rowing on Camera
Weekend lake sessions prepared the actors for their roles, but cold autumn shoots brought a tougher challenge involving drones, rain and long waits on the water.
“There is a risk of flooding” Brisbane 2032 Promises Contingencies as Fitzroy Rowing Fight Escalates
Four national federations pressed organisers over flooding, fairness and the Olympic legacy of a regatta staged 600 kilometres from Brisbane. World Rowing has yet to approve the course.
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.
‘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
Cornell Appoints New Head Coach as Lightweight Men Begin Life Under Probation
Ithaca, New York
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
One Crew Again: Great Eight Return for Olaf Tufte’s Funeral Row
Horten, Norway
Cornell Lightweight Men Face Three Years on Probation After Hazing Finding
Ithaca, New York
School Rowing Coaches Honoured for Lifesaving Riverbank Intervention
Bedford, Great Britain
India’s Maiden World Cup Gold at Risk After Rower Tests Positive
India's Lakshay Could Face Four-Year Ban
Henley’s Two-Boat Rule Will Redraw the Qualification Queue
Henley-on-Thames
World Rowing Holds the Neutral Line After IOC Shift
Russian and Belarusian rowers remain eligible across every boat class, but national symbols and anthems are still barred. Any change now rests with World Rowing’s Executive Committee.
Olaf Tufte, Norway’s Double Olympic Champion, Dies Aged 50
Mourning Norwegian Olympic Legend Olaf Tufte
Michel Dumas, From Tokyo Fourth to Libourne Mainstay, Dies at 81
The French international came within one place of an Olympic medal in 1964, then spent decades helping Club Nautique de Libourne become a leading force.
Hazardous Smoke Shuts RowFest for a Second Day
Ford Lake, Michigan