Princeton University’s rowing teams excelled at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championships, with significant achievements across both lightweight and heavyweight categories. The men’s lightweight rowing team finished second in the team standings, earning silver in the 1V and bronze in the 2V. In a notable performance, the heavyweight rowing team also secured a second-place finish in the Ten Eyck Standings, highlighted by a gold medal in the 2V, marking its first since 1998, alongside bronze medals for the 1V and 3V. The women’s lightweight rowing team continued its dominance by winning the Commissioner’s Cup for the fifth consecutive time, complemented by two gold medals. Meanwhile, the women’s open rowing team concluded its season with a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Rowing Championships, despite strong efforts that saw two of its boats advance to the Grand Finals.
In track and field, the Princeton women’s team had a successful outing at the NCAA East First Round, with three athletes qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Among them, Beaulieu set a program record, while the men’s team also made strides, with five athletes punching their tickets to the championships, including a record-setting performance by the 4x400 relay squad. The men’s track and field team concluded their competition with a strong showing, including Greg Foster’s advancement in the long jump and Jacob Nenow’s debut in the 10,000m.
On the tennis courts, Paul Inchauspe earned ITA All-American honors for the second consecutive year, finishing fifth nationally in singles after a standout season that included leading the Tigers to an ECAC championship and a bid to the NCAA tournament. Inchauspe’s performance was pivotal in securing victories against top-ranked opponents, further solidifying his status among the elite in collegiate tennis.
As the season wraps up, Princeton's athletes are poised for the NCAA Championships in their respective sports, showcasing the university's commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics.
