Harvard men's heavyweight rowing team secured all three eight-man boats a place in the finals on the second day of the IRA National Championship Regatta. The varsity eight won a bronze medal, finishing with a time of 5:41.770, just behind California. The second varsity boat placed second with a time of 5:43.170 after overcoming challenges in a restarted race. The third varsity edged out Washington at the finish line, clocking in at 5:45.910. Meanwhile, the varsity four claimed bronze in a competitive final, finishing at 6:31.180.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard's varsity eight finished second behind California with a time of 5:41.770.
  • The varsity four secured bronze with a time of 6:31.180, finishing behind California and Penn.
State of Play
  • Harvard's three boats are set to compete in the finals on Sunday.
  • Varsity finals: 1V at 3:04 PM ET, 2V at 2:08 PM ET, and 3V at 12:46 PM ET.
What's Next

The finals for each respective varsity boat are set to take place on Sunday, where Harvard teams will aim to improve upon their semifinal performances.

Bottom Line

Harvard's strong performance in the semifinals positions them as contenders for medals in the upcoming finals, demonstrating their resilience and competitive spirit at the IRA National Championship Regatta.