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Princeton's women's rowing team just secured their ninth consecutive Ivy League championship, proving that excellence and consistency can go hand in hand. The Tigers pulled ahead after a slow start to claim their 23rd all-time title and punch their ticket to nationals.
A 25-year-old from landlocked Nebraska taught herself to row, then became the first woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone, crossing 3,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean in 46 days. Taryn Smith's journey from Omaha to ocean champion shows what's possible when you chase your biggest dreams.
An Omaha woman rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean has captured the hearts of millions, including Sharon Stone, Pierce Brosnan, and Will Smith. Taryn Smith is making history as the first American woman to compete solo in the World's Toughest Row.
The University of Washington men's rowing team rallied from behind in the final 100 meters to claim their 22nd national championship, edging rival California by just two seats. The dramatic victory marks the Huskies' third consecutive IRA title and their 11th championship in the last 19 seasons.
The first solar eclipse of 2026 brings a celestial treat to Earth's southernmost continent, where research teams and wildlife will witness a stunning "ring of fire" in the sky. This rare annular eclipse offers a dazzling reminder of the beautiful cosmic dance happening right above us.
A 65-year-old British war veteran is smashing world records in indoor rowing just months after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Lester Murphy wants to prove that age and illness don't have to limit what's possible.
The University of Texas captured its fourth NCAA Division I rowing championship in program history, edging out Stanford at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The victory marks another milestone for the Longhorns, who have dominated the sport in recent years.
A competitive rowing team made entirely of breast cancer survivors is training hard for an international regatta in England this July. The women of Whitemarsh Boat Club are proving that life after cancer can be powerful, athletic, and full of new adventures.
Susan Gehrke didn't just break one world record—she demolished two, including one that stood untouched for 12 years. The 75-year-old head coach at Seattle's Row West just proved age is truly just a number.
The University of Texas rowing team claimed their fourth NCAA Championship in six years with a dominating performance that included an unofficial world record. The Longhorns matched their program record with 130 points and captured gold in two individual events.
Great Britain's rowing team dominated the World Cup finals in Lucerne, claiming six gold medals and securing second place in the overall series. Olympic champions and newcomers united to deliver stunning performances across multiple events.
A small New Zealand rowing club has produced five Olympic gold medallists in its 150-year history. This weekend, champions past and present are gathering to celebrate the milestone and raise money for the next generation.
A small-town rowing club founded in 1888 just earned national recognition as New Zealand's best-governed and top-performing club. Their secret? Strong teamwork off the water matched their medal hauls on it.
The #3 Tennessee Lady Vols rowing team defeated top-ranked Texas by just four points to claim their first-ever SEC Championship on home waters. In a thrilling finish, Tennessee's top crew held off a late Texas surge in the final 250 meters to secure the historic victory.
Harvard's lightweight rowing team just made history with their third consecutive national championship, capping off a second undefeated season. The program's winning culture has created a generation of rowers who've never lost while wearing Crimson.
An all-female rowing team led by a mom with Parkinson's will row 5,000 miles around America to raise funds for research. Their predecessor team raised $43 million rowing the Pacific Ocean.
After beating bowel cancer and losing her father during chemotherapy, 49-year-old Felicity Ashley is preparing to row 2,400 miles across the Pacific Ocean. She and two teammates who've also faced cancer will tackle the world's largest ocean to raise £100,000 for Cancer Research UK.
The Tufts University women's rowing team just made NCAA history, capturing their third consecutive national championship in a stunning sweep at Lake Lanier. Despite racing twice in one day due to weather, the Jumbos dominated every single race they entered.
A businessman with no ocean experience rowed alone from California to Mexico for 38 days, raising over half a million dollars for mental health awareness. His journey started as a personal challenge but became a powerful reminder about staying connected to what truly matters.
Georgia Tillyer went from snapping photos trackside to competing in high-octane drifting competitions in just two years. Her journey reflects a growing wave of women entering motorsport, with programs teaching hundreds of aspiring female drivers across Australia.
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