George Washington Men's Rowing news

Men's Rowing Finishes 7th at Princeton Chase

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:47:36 EST

The George Washington Men's Rowing team had a strong showing at the Princeton Chase on Sunday, finishing 7th out of 43 total boats in the Varsity Eight race.

Men's Rowing Places 20th at Head of the Charles

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:01:36 EST

The George Washington Men's Rowing team returned to action Sunday at the Head of the Charles and placed 20th out of 39 teams competing in the race. The conditions in Boston, MA were very difficult with heavy snow and lots of wind.

Men's Rowing Wins Occoquan Chase

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:28:26 EST

The George Washington Men's Rowing team returned to action on Sunday, October 11th and finished second in the Occoquan Chase in Woodbridge, VA. The Colonials finished with a time of 14:59 in the Open Eight event to win it and their "B" boat finished third overall as well. There were 14 total boats in the Varsity race.

GW Hosts Athletics Alumni Events This Week as Part of Alumni Weekend

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:48:02 EST

WASHINGTON, DC - The George Washington Department of Athletics will host several events for athletic alumni during the University's annual Alumni Weekend this Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, highlighted by the GW Athletics Reunion Celebration at 1957 E Street NW on Friday evening.

GW Names Mark Davis Men's Rowing Head Coach

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:47:50 EST

Mark Davis has been named head coach for men's rowing at The George Washington University, Senior Associate Director of Athletics Mary Jo Warner has announced. Davis replaces former head coach Greg Myhr, who resigned in August to accept a similar position at the University of Pennsylvania.

Greg Myhr Named Men's Rowing Head Coach at University of Pennsylvania

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:37:34 EST

Former George Washington head men's rowing coach Greg Myhr has accepted the Men's Heavyweight Rowing Head Coach position at University of Pennsylvania.

GW Athletics Launches Twitter, Facebook Networks

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:40:39 EST

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WASHINGTON, DC - Fans of George Washington Athletics now have two more ways to stay up-to-date with the Colonials after the release of official athletic sites on Twitter and Facebook in conjunction with GWsports.com.

Colonials Men's Rowing Ends Season as 15th Ranked Team in Nation; 3rd Most Improved

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:57:25 EST

The 2009 Men's Rowing team concluded their season in Sacramento, CA this past weekend at the IRA National Championships at Lake Natoma. The Colonials competed in five different heats in the three-day event and had finishes of second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth place.

Men's Rowing In Sacramento for IRA Championships Thursday-Saturday

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:33:08 EST

The George Washington Men's Rowing head across the country to Lake Notoma this weekend as they take to the water's or the 107th edition of the IRA Championships, set for June 4-6.

William Lee Named Team MVP for 2008-09

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:51:38 EST

A senior from Guilford, CT, Will joined the men's rowing team as a freshman walk-on in Fall 2005 with no experience, but through tireless work has become an indispensable member of a varsity eight boat ranked in the Top 20 in the nation.

GW Men's Rowing Rises to No. 12 Nationally

Thu, 14 May 2009 18:48:17 EST

The George Washington Men's Rowing team rose to number 12 in the national rankings this week, according to the US Rowing Collegiate Poll.

Men's Varsity Eight Rowers 9th at Eastern Sprints; Earn Automatic Qualifier for National Championships

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:27:51 EST

The George Washington University men's varsity eight placed 9th at yesterday's Eastern Sprints Championships in Worcester, MA. In the heats, the Colonials held off a strong charge from Pennsylvania to take fourth and advance to the Petite (2nd level) Final for the first time in GW's history. GW led the final nearly to the 1000m mark, pressing on to the finish line ahead of Navy, Dartmouth, and a resurgent MIT.

Colonials Oarsmen Press #10 Boston University, Defeat #18 Dartmouth College

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:34:52 EST

Racing on the Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island, IL Saturday morning, the #17 George Washington men's varsity eight pressed #10 Boston University to the wire, falling in the end by 1.1 seconds to the Terriers.

Colonials Reclaim George Cup; First Time Since 2005

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:03:26 EST

Competing in near-perfect conditions, the 17th ranked George Washington University men's varsity eight defeated league rivals #19 Georgetown and Rutgers yesterday on the Potomac River to reclaim the George Cup.

Navy Captures Point Trophy at 22nd GW Invitational Regatta

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:50:42 EST

WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Naval Academy amassed 230 points to win the Gilbert H. Hood, Jr. Point Trophy at the 22nd George Washington Invitational Regatta, Friday and Saturday, on the Potomac River.