Indoor Race Season Recap
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You are likely familiar with the schedule of indoor rowing competitions held from November through March around the world. This year there was exceptional participation at many of the North American regional events, with 52 rowers qualifying for trips to the World Indoor Rowing Championships, more affectionately referred to as the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints. Despite a major snowstorm, which hampered travel plans for many entrants, this year’s Boston-based championships were just shy of 2000 competitors, including 200 international athletes representing 20 different countries. Seven new world records were set, including winning efforts by four Germans, two Americans and a stellar performance by Dane, Henrik Stephansen. 2000 Meter World Records from the 2008 C.R.A.S.H.-B.’s
 Henrik Stephansen set a world record of 6:02.2 in the 19-29 M LWT category.  Paul Randall of Elkhart, Indiana, secured 1st place in the 90-95 M LWT as well as a place in the hearts of all present. |
U.S.I.R.T. in Germany Back row (l. to r.): Dave Bauer, Paul Siebach, Jim Castellan, Roman Shor, Jonathan Bone, Joe Amlong. Front row (l. to r.): Pam Raila, Joan Van Blom, Laurette Rindlaub, Dean Smith, Luanne Mills, Paul Randall. The 2007 U.S. Indoor Rowing Team competed in Dresden, Germany last December. The team brought home nine gold, one silver and two bronze medals. New world records were set by three team members:
*Joan broke her own record at the Beach Sprints with a time of 7:33.4! Complete Euro Open results can be found at concept2.de/346.html. Congratulations to everyone on the team! |
