Rowing Recap: Princeton Men’s Heavies Triumph Over Navy, Women’s Lightweights Sweep Harvard-Radcliffe

In an exciting weekend of rowing, the No. 2 men’s heavyweight rowing team and the No. 1 women’s lightweight rowing team kicked off their seasons with impressive victories. The men’s heavies faced off against the No. 12 Naval Academy Midshipmen, while the women’s lightweights took on the No. 2 Harvard-Radcliffe lightweights.

The men’s heavyweight team, despite challenging conditions on the Severn River in Annapolis, Maryland, emerged victorious against the Midshipmen. Head coach Greg Hughes prepared the Tigers for the tough wet and windy conditions, emphasizing the importance of staying focused and getting ahead early in the race. The varsity eight boat, led by sophomore seven seat Marcus Chute, finished ahead of the Midshipmen with a six-second lead, showcasing their dominance on the water.

The women’s lightweight team also had a stellar performance, sweeping Harvard-Radcliffe in all three races. After winning their third consecutive national championship last season, the Tiger lightweights are determined to continue their success this year. The team’s victories in the double scull race, varsity four, and varsity eight demonstrated their strength and determination to defend their title.

Both teams are now looking ahead to their upcoming races. The men’s heavies will host an Ivy League showdown against Penn and Columbia next weekend, while the women’s lightweights will travel to California to face Stanford. With their impressive season openers, both teams are poised for a successful season ahead. Stay tuned for more thrilling races from these talented rowers.