Heavyweight Rowing Produces Strong Day 1 at IRA National Championship Regatta

GOLD RIVER, Calif. – The University of Pennsylvania men's heavyweight crew wrapped up preliminary races at the IRA National Championship Regatta Friday, with all crews placing top three in their respective heats. Today's results mean the V8 crews will compete in the semifinals tomorrow while the 4VA crew will compete in the finals tomorrow. Friday's Results 1V8 Washington 05:41.110 Penn 05:42.730 Brown 05:44.770 Temple 05:52.580 Drexel 05:57.100 Oregon State 06:08.880 2V8 Harvard 05:45.870 Northeastern 05:47.460 Penn 05:48.660 Holy Cross 05:59.270 Navy 05:59.360 Oregon State 06:13.450 3V8 California 05:52.000 Penn 05:54.750 Northeastern 05:56.710 Navy 05:58.270 Holy Cross 06:07.860 V4A California 06:05.970...