6/2/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
June 2, 2007
Camden, N.J. - The Duquesne University crew made history Friday afternoon as they were one of six teams to race in the first ever lightweight 4+ event at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta. In the 112-year history of the IRA Regatta, there has never had a women's lightweight 4+ race.
The crew finished fourth behind Princeton, Wisconsin and Lawrence crossing in 7:47.217.
The race caps what has been the most successful season in Duquesne rowing history. The Dukes' third place finish at the Atlantic 10 Championships was the highest ever in the program's history. In addition, the Red & Blue had a boat nationally ranked for the first time.
Women's Varsity Lightweight Four Grand Final
1. Princeton 07:26.749
2. Wisconsin 07:32.840
3. Lawrence 07:39.001
4. Duquesne 07:47.217
5. Georgetown 07:54.034
6. Radcliffe 08:08.985
