Harvard's men's heavyweight rowing team shined at the Benderson Cup, securing victories in both the second and third varsity eight races. Competing against tough opponents like Washington, Stanford, and Yale, the third varsity eight led the pack, winning by nearly four seconds. The second varsity eight also triumphed, narrowly beating Washington by 0.39 seconds. Despite a strong showing, Harvard's varsity eight placed second in their race, finishing just 1.57 seconds behind the leaders.

By the Numbers
  • Third varsity eight finished with a time of 5:57.94, nearly four seconds ahead of Washington.
  • Second varsity eight won by 0.39 seconds, clocking 5:45.01 against Washington.
State of Play
  • The fourth varsity eight secured a commendable second place with a time of 6:20.68.
  • Harvard's varsity eight claimed second, finishing in 5:46.59, just 1.57 seconds off the lead.
What's Next

Harvard will host a competition against Cornell for the Robinson Cup on April 4, looking to build on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

Harvard's impressive performance at the Benderson Cup highlights their potential as strong contenders in collegiate rowing, setting a positive tone for upcoming competitions.