Before newly minted Olympians get the rings stamped into their flesh this year, they may want to consider if they might try to make another Olympics in four years - and if so, maybe pick an unobtrusive spot for the tattoo. more
The National Rowing Hall of Fame grew by 26 members last weekend as the National Rowing Foundation held a ceremony the night before the Olympic trials finals on Saturday, April 23. Including 24 athletes from six different crews along with two patrons, Joanne Wright Iverson and Dr. Tim Hosea, the ubiquitous team doc who passed away suddenly last fall. more
This week row2k features Lewis & Clark transgender rower Ryan LaVigne. LaVigne traveled a long way to find a place to row in college and is one of only a handful of transgendered athletes competing in the NCAA. more
With relations between the US and Cuba thawing (and the international statute of limitations run out), the story of the real Cuban missile crisis can be told more
FISA's recent summary of looming changes to the Olympic and World Championships programs elicited strong reactions across the spectrum of the sport; regardless of the reactions, a hard look and some tough changes in rowing are likely in the offing. more
As a relatively old Internet company (row2k's 20th year starts in two months) with readers who are reading row2k on the Internet, it seemed worth noting the passing of Ray Tomlinson, who first used the @ sign in the context of email. more
This week row2k features Fordham Lightweight rower Billy Haug. Haug walked on to the Fordham squad from Reno, Nevada following a crushing leg injury in a car accident. more
As folks start getting back on the water, and teams look to begin racing in the next 30 days or so, athletes and coaches are turning their minds from erg splits back to currents, tides and of course, wind. more
This week row2k features Radcliffe Senior Lightweight rower Naomi Lang. Lang made her way to Radcliffe from Australia, has won IRA gold, and this year started Female Athletes of Boston. more
This week's feature is with Stanford Junior Lightweight rower Sarah Hirshorn. Hirshorn learned to row from her grandfather, has started a community service project, and won the IRA in 2015. more