Lightweight Rowing Off to Strong Start at IRA National Championship Regatta
GOLD RIVER, Calif. – The University of Pennsylvania men's lightweight crew wrapped up preliminary races at the IRA National Championship Regatta Friday, with the 2V8 and V4A crews earning the fastest time in their heat. The 1V8 crew placed second in their heat, securing both boatings a spot in Sunday's final.
lede photo — rowing (m)<img alt="Lightweights at NCLI 3-28-2026" src="https://pennathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/28/IMG_3550.jpg" /><br /><br />GOLD RIVER, Calif. – The University of Pennsylvania men's lightweight crew wrapped up preliminary races at the IRA National Championship Regatta Friday, with the 2V8 and V4A crews earning the fastest time in their heat. The 1V8 crew placed second in their heat, securing both boatings a spot in Sunday's final.
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