The Yale women's rowing team achieved an impressive fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championship, held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The varsity eight finished fifth, with the second varsity eight placing sixth. The varsity four secured an eighth-place finish after competing in the petite final. This marks the eighth consecutive year that the Bulldogs have ranked among the top-10 women's crews in the nation, solidifying their status as the highest-placing Ivy League program.

By the Numbers
  • Yale's three boats earned a total of 103 points in a 22-team field.
  • The varsity eight recorded a time of 5:53.412 in the grand final.
  • The second varsity eight finished their race in 6:05.691.
  • The varsity four completed the petite final in 6:49.522.
Yes, But

Despite their strong performance, Yale was just one place off the podium in a very competitive field this year, highlighting the depth of talent in women's collegiate rowing.

State of Play
  • The team has maintained a national top-10 ranking for eight straight seasons.
  • Yale is recognized as the highest-placing Ivy League crew at the NCAA Championship.
What's Next

The Bulldogs will aim to build on this success in future seasons, with the goal of breaking into the top four and potentially earning a spot on the podium.

Bottom Line

Yale's accomplishments at the NCAA Championship reflect their resilience and dedication, promising a bright future for the program as they strive for even higher achievements.