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Head of the Schuylkill Regatta attracts thousands to Philadelphia
The 56th Head of the Schuylkill Regatta took place in Philadelphia, bringing nearly 9,000 competitors from over 30 states and five countries to the Schuylkill River. The two-day event featured athletes ranging in age from 14 to 84, competing along a 2.4-mile course.
Local collegiate teams saw notable performances during the competition. The University of Delaware's Freshmen/Novice 8+ crew earned a bronze medal with a time of 14:13. Villanova University also saw success, with its 1V4 boat securing a fifth-place finish in the Championship Fours with a time of 13:55, and several other boats recording top-10 finishes.
Robert Zagunis, chair of the US Rowing Board of Directors, noted Philadelphia's importance to the sport, citing Boathouse Row as a central hub for the rowing community. The regatta is recognized as Philadelphia's largest and most inclusive rowing competition, with women making up half of this year's entries.
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Head of the Schuylkill Regatta · Philadelphia · Schuylkill River · University of Delaware · Villanova University
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Competitors represented more than 30 states and five countries. 6abc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The regatta course is 2.4 miles long. 6abc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Villanova 1V4 boat recorded a time of 13:55.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The University of Delaware Freshmen/Novice 8+ earned a bronze medal. bluehens.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The University of Delaware Freshmen/Novice 8+ finished with a time of 14:13. bluehens.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Women accounted for half of the entries in the regatta. 6abc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 56th Head of the Schuylkill Regatta involved nearly 9,000 competitors. 6abc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Villanova's 1V4 boat finished fifth in the Championship Fours.