Heavyweight Rowing Sends All Three 8+ Boats to AB Semis, 4+ to Grand Final on Day One at IRA National Championships
The Princeton University heavyweight rowing team had a successful opening day at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship Regatta Friday, with all three 8+ boats advancing to the AB semifinals and the 4+ the Grand Final.
lede photo — rowing<img alt="MHW 1V" src="https://admin.goprincetontigers.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/29/MHW_1V_IRA_Day_1.jpg" /><br /><br />The Princeton University heavyweight rowing team had a successful opening day at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship Regatta Friday, with all three 8+ boats advancing to the AB semifinals and the 4+ the Grand Final.
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