Three alumni from Stanford's men鈥檚 rowing team鈥擯eter Chatain, James Fetter, and James Wright鈥攚ill represent the U.S. at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam from August 24-30. Chatain competes in the men鈥檚 four and mixed eight, Fetter in the men鈥檚 double sculls, and Wright in the men鈥檚 quadruple sculls. Additionally, incoming freshman Odysseas Tubidis will be a spare for France. This event highlights the continued excellence of Stanford's rowing program.

By the Numbers
  • Chatain has six national team appearances and was a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • Fetter has finished 10th and 8th in two U23 World Championships, respectively, with one first-team All-American honor in 2025.
State of Play
  • Stanford men's rowing recently achieved a tie for fifth place in the Ten Eyck Trophy standings at the IRA National Championship with 209 points.
  • The team was awarded the Clayton Chapman Trophy for significant year-over-year improvement.
What's Next

The focus will be on how these athletes perform at the World Rowing Championships, particularly Wright as he makes his senior national team debut. The outcomes could impact their future international rowing opportunities and further elevate Stanford鈥檚 program reputation.

Bottom Line

Stanford continues to produce elite rowing talent, as evidenced by its alumni competing on the international stage. Their performances in Amsterdam could solidify their legacies and showcase the strength of the rowing program.