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...Radcliffe lightweight crew is a program in flux.A team that had consistently won medals at the IRA National Championships, notching a bronze medal as recently as 2006, has fallen short over the past two years.In 2007, the crew’s varsity eight fell just off the medal stand, losing to a suprise Bucknell boat, which won the gold. The team was just four seconds short of third, ending the crew’s six-year run of medaling.Last spring, the program fell to a sixth- place finish, as Wisconsin regained its national championship crown.In order to respond, the crew...
...gold as the five-seat of the Canadian men’s eight—not, perhaps, a result that would surprise followers of Crimson varsity boats past. In Howard’s time at Newell boathouse the varsity went undefeated for three years, garnering national championships in 2003, 2004, and 2005. He said that the pressure of expectation that this unbeaten streak created helped him deal with the demands of rowing in the most famous athletic event in the world.“It’s intimidating, obviously—it is the biggest show. But I really...
...Kharrazi said. “To go fast, but have fun doing it.”On the heavyweight side, two dynamic and seasoned captains are prepared and ready to lead the team to the next level.For this group of heavyweights, that means the national championship. Under the leadership of co-captains Liz Demers and Anna Kendrick, any boat is within reach.Returning as captain, Demers brings a trained eye and an experienced tone to the captainship. The Massachusetts local helped to bring poise and unity to a team that saw a win in the Petite Final of NCAA competition last...
...joined current senior Matt Webb to form a four, which took first place in the Grand Final of the open fours at IRAs.“Winning Eastern Sprints was a really great experience,” Bucke said. “But definitely winning IRAs, winning the national championships, was [my favorite part of the season].”He added that the comaraderie of the sophomore class probably helped them achieve their peak performance last season.“It’s a very talented group of guys, and I feel that as a class we?...
...bartender. But do not make the mistake of assuming his easygoing nature is a weakness while on the water. Rowing brings out an edge in him that has helped him claw his way up during his college career—from the second freshman eight boat to the championship four, competing this weekend in the 44th Head of the Charles Regatta.“[Schreck’s ascent] is definitely due and definitely a product of his attitude and hard work,” senior teammate Jim Bayley said.Growing up a two-sport athlete in baseball and basketball, Schreck...