GWANGJU – For South Africa’s men’s rowing quartet, this summer’s Universiade is something special – not only are they representing their country for the first time, but are also doing it in the company of fellow Rhodes University peers, having spent hours on the water in preparation for this event. Tristan Wentworth, a […]
Men’s Four medal podium GAVELINES – The 13th World University Rowing Championships in Gravelines, France came to a close on Sunday night, 14 September. 335 athletes representing 33 nations participated in the event, which is a new participation record for this FISU championship. Thirteen races were scheduled on the sunny basin of the PArc […]
The newsletter of the 2nd day of competitions at the 13th World University Rowing Championship in Gravelines has been added. PHOTOS Photos of the Opening Ceremony RESULTS Click here to go to the results. Newsletter N°1 N°2 N°3 LIVESTREAMING Follow the #WUCRowing2014 via livestreaming on Saturday and Sunday here. […]
GRAVELINES – The 13th edition of the World University Rowing Championship officially opened on Friday night, 12 September, with the Minister of the City, Youth and Sports, Patrick Kanner. Place Albert Denvers in Gravelines was decorated with lights to welcome the 335 athletes from 33 countries and the many personalities. Besides the new Sports […]
The press conference with the Mayor (Middle) GRAVELINES – On 12 May 2012, the candidacy of Gravelines, presented by the French NUSF (FFSU), together with the city of Gravelines, was selected by the FISU Executive Committee to host the 13th World University Rowing Championship. After Brive-la-Gaillarde in 2004, it is the second time that France […]
EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek opening the event POZNAN – Malta Rowing course in Poznan hosted the 8th European Universities Rowing Championship between 5 and 8 September, 2013. Over 400 participants representing 61 universities from 14 countries took part in this event. The event opened with a colourful procession of all universities which took […]
GRAVELINES – With 16 months to go before the 2014 World University Rowing Championship, the Local Organising Committee recently held a meeting in the offices of the ‘Parc des Rives de l’Aa’. This working meeting was also attended by FISU and FISA delegates, i. e. Paulo Ferreira (WUC Director) and Eva Szanto (FISA Technical Delegate) […]
KAZAN – The 12th World University Rowing Championship concluded in Kazan today, September 9th. Top rowers were awarded well-deserved medals at the solemn victory ceremony. Even the bad weather could not spoil the fun for rowers and fans on the last and most festive day of the tournament. Everyone from FISU representatives to coaches, athletes […]
