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For Radcliffe heavyweight crew, frustration is not a familiar feeling. But this season, it has been nothing but frustration for the Black and White (1-5), despite being ranked 20th in this week’s US Rowing Polls.
The heavyweights left the friendly waters of the Charles and headed to the Housatonic River last Saturday to take on Yale in the Case Cup. The struggles continued for Radcliffe, as the Bulldogs swept all five races.
Meanwhile, the lightweights (3-2) traveled to Princeton, N.J. for a showdown against No. 3 Princeton and No. 5 Bucknell in the Class of 1999 Cup. The Black and While had strong showings against its competition, beating Bucknell comfortably and coming up just short against the Tigers.
The heavyweight squad entered the race against its Ivy rivals hoping for a chance to salvage what has been a disappointing season so far.
“For Yale to finish in 6:01, you need to have fast conditions and a fast boat,” O’Leary said. “[6:01]’s a time you’d see at the World Championships.?...