The Harvard heavyweight rowing team is set to compete against Yale in the 159th Harvard-Yale Regatta on the Thames River, New London, Conn. The event kicks off Friday evening with the fourth varsity race, followed by three races on Saturday, culminating in the varsity race at 3:15 PM. Harvard holds a historical advantage with a 97-59 lead in all-time races, and they swept all four races against Yale last year. After a successful IRA National Championship, Harvard's varsity boat aims to maintain their winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard leads all-time races against Yale, 97-59.
  • Last year, Harvard won all four races against Yale, including the varsity race in a time of 21:23.5.
  • Harvard's varsity eight finished fourth at the IRA National Championship.
State of Play
  • Races are scheduled for Friday at 5 PM and Saturday at various times.
  • All races will be streamed on ESPN+ and YouTube.
  • Harvard's varsity eight had a regular season record of 4-1, including a course record at the Charles River.
What's Next

Following the Harvard-Yale Regatta, HUBC will compete at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in England.

Bottom Line

As the rivalry heats up once again, Harvard's consistent performance this season positions them as strong favorites to maintain their dominance over Yale. The stakes are high, and all eyes will be on the outcome of this age-old competition.