U.S. Rowers Secure Two Gold Medals at 2026 World Rowing U23 Championships in Germany

American rowers Lila Henn and Elsa Hartman won gold medals in the women's quadruple sculls and women's eight, respectively, at the 2026 World Rowing U23 Championships in Duisburg, Germany. Henn's crew posted a 6:28.83 finish, giving the United States its first gold in the quad event since 2007, while Hartman's eight finished in 6:05.70, extending the U.S. streak to 20 consecutive podium finishes at the U23 Worlds.

The United States team also placed second in the women's quadruple sculls and third in the women's eight, reinforcing its dominance. Other notable performances included France's Louise Dinard earning a bronze in the women's pairs, the Netherlands' Femke de Witt finishing fourth in the women's four, and Spain's Emma Alimbau‑Borràs capturing bronze in the women's four.

Overall, the championships highlighted strong international competition, with athletes from Great Britain, Australia, Spain, and other nations also reaching the podium.