The University of San Diego women's rowing team dominated the San Diego City Championships, winning all five races at Otay Lake. Coach Katie Thurstin praised the team's execution and hard work, noting ideal conditions for competition. This championship was noteworthy as it marked the event's first occurrence since 2011, reviving a tradition founded in 1984. The team faced off against local rivals UC San Diego and San Diego State, claiming victory in every race.

By the Numbers
  • First Varsity 8+: 1st place with a time of 6:44.18, beating UCSD's 6:58.42.
  • Second Varsity 8+: 1st place with a time of 6:58.54, ahead of UCSD (7:12.83) and SDSU (8:05.95).
  • First Varsity 4+: 1st place in 7:44.49, besting UCSD's 8:02.32.
  • All five races won by USD, marking a clean sweep.
State of Play
  • The San Diego City Championships returned after a 12-year hiatus, celebrated the local collegiate rowing community.
  • The Toreros are on a momentum high, continuing a strong season leading into upcoming competitions.
What's Next

San Diego women's rowing is set to compete at the Big Ten Invite in Sacramento on April 18-19, facing high-level teams in a crucial series of races.

Bottom Line

The resounding success at the San Diego City Championships underscores the strength and cohesion of the USD women's rowing team, setting a promising tone as they head into the next major competition.