UW Men’s Crew Named Seattle’s Sports Story of the Year
Following its historic fifth straight IRA National Championship, UW men’s crew was named Seattle’s Sports Story of the Year by the Seattle Sports Commission.
Huskies Shine at Head of the American
UW women’s crew had a great showing at the Head of the American regatta, taking first and third in the women’s collegiate eights and finishing eight pairs in the top 13 of the women’s collegiate pairs.
Huskies Take Fourth, Seventh at Head of the Charles
Washington men’s rowing concluded its first regatta of the 2015-16 season, as the varsity eight took fourth in the men’s championship eights and the varsity four took seventh in the men’s championship fours on the second and final day of the Head of the Charles.
Huskies Win Henley’s Prince Albert Cup
For the first time in program history, Washington men’s rowing won the Prince Albert Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta on Sunday, July 5, on the River Thames, winning the Huskies’ eighth event title in 13 trips to the famed regatta.
Ernst Inducted Into CRCA Hall Of Fame
Husky women’s crew coach Bob Ernst was fittingly inducted into the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Associations Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Monday at the Conibear Shellhouse.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!: UW Sweeps All 5 IRA Races
Washington’s historically rich men’s rowing program reached new heights Sunday on Lake Mercer, becoming the first program ever to win five consecutive Intercollegiate Rowing Association men’s varsity eight national titles, while also sweeping all five heavyweight championship races for just the third time in regatta history.