For those interested, I’ll be keeping up with my son Jack’s run at the World Rowing Championship here, so it’s all in one place. I’m currently placing events in reverse order, with the most current races at the top.
DAY #3 — THE FINALS!!!:
Here’s a link to the replay of the livestream of the “Final A” race below. These are the top six boats from the ten countries that started the competition. Jack’s Team USA is in the far lane. The were the last place qualifier for the top 6, but let’s see what they can do today:
What an unbelievable and inspiring run for these young men, starting as a group of guys who’s sport had been suddenly eliminated from their college. And steadily they came back from disillusioned, confused and heartbroken all the way to beat out their U.S. competition, and then getting to the Final A at the Under 23 World Championships. Way to go men, and with another year of eligibility in the U23 age bracket, we’re marking our calendars to watch your run again next year.
DAY #2 REPECHAGE (QUARTER FINAL) RACE:
Oh my, you’ll want to watch this race. Six boats, including the U.S. team wearing navy in lane 5 (far side). The top two boats over the finish go to the Final A on Saturday to race for the top six spots at Worlds. All these young men will be racing their hearts out til the finish. The remaining four boats (4th thru 6th) go to the Final B race on Friday for overall places 7 thru 10:
DAY #1 RACES:
The first day’s races are finished, so here are videos of those races:
Here’s the video of the heat with the Jack’s team. The U.S. team is wearing dark navy singlets in lane #2 on the side closest to the camera:
Here’s the video of the heat with the other five country’s teams:
So here are the results of those first two heats for the first day of racing:
Results of Heat #2 with the U.S. Team:
Results of Heat #1 with the other five countries:
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Harvey Kerstein says:
Steve, thanks for bringing this glorious event to my attention. I know of no other sport or activity that requires more training, determination and skill. Jack’s back story is epic ! He , and others like him, are inspiring and gives me confidence in our country’s future generations. I now know the source of your beaming pride that was so evident on running into you on the docks at Brooklin Boat Yard, the night before the big race. Jack is an amazing young man and so are his parents. Thanks again for the great work that you and your team do. P.S. Your new dodger/deck tent looks perfect. Regards, Dana and Harvey K.
David Tew says:
US results at the Worlds: https://www.row2k.com/events/features/2021/830/Women-s-Eight-Wins-Gold-at-2021-World-Rowing-Under-23-Championships/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl07142021
Arturo Kutscher says:
Congratulations!
On my side I am very proud of the chilean team, winner of the BLM2 category.
Doug Hermann says:
Remarkable achievement. They will only get better in the years ahead.
The speed is unreal, I do stationary rowing for my cardio exercising, I do 2,000 meters in just under 12 minutes. The youngsters here do it in under 6 minutes! Thanks for sharing Steve!
Steve Stone says:
That may be the best point of all Doug. I recall a couple years ago rowing as hard as I could on my rowing machine to get to the speed/torque/etc that Jack was rowing at. I could go at that speed for 30 seconds tops. Might have been as little as 15 seconds. I’m in decent shape for a 57 year old, but that was Jack’s workout rate for an hour straight. And he’s 30 lbs. lighter than me.
Clark Goodrich says:
Steve thanks for posting. I enjoyed the back story and the races. Thanks for sharing.
David Tew says:
Steve- I know just how bursting with pride you must be. Our oldest daughter won a national junior rowing championship when she was in high school as part of a four with coxswain.That was in the days before Youtube, etc. and I only wished I’d been able to watch it. The accomplishment encourages a life-long sense of mastery and confidence. Best of luck to Jack.
Chris Clifton says:
Great coverage and thanks for the standings explanation. A heartwarming story of trial and perseverence! Thanks Steve!
John Wujack says:
Thank you for this news and the story. A great way to start the day.
Wolfgang Doughty says:
So where can an old guy get a solo boat here in FL.
Very neat story indeed. Well done Steve.
James Winthrop Sargent says:
Noble effort. Congratulations! You are with sticking distance! Thank you Steve for sharing this testament to perseverance and commitment to one’s passion. And of course congrats to dad Eric who must be so proud.
Laurence Clement says:
A great effort by Jack and his teammates… very good to witness this!
Thanks, Steve!
Robert Knight says:
Wow! Did this briefly as a freshman at Penn–but nothing like this. Congrats to Jack for getting here at all!
Kate Herman says:
very cool! Good luck to Jack in the next race!
Robert Harrison says:
Thank you, Steve. I’m a very amateur sculler. Watching the races now!
Til Henze says:
What a story behind the above in the Newsletter – although I’m not into rowing a lot, Jack’s determination to get this far has me streaming the race real-time :-) It’s on in 15′ and wish him and the team luck!