Varsity Four Earns Silver to Lead No. 4 Men’s Lightweight Crew at Eastern Sprints
The varsity four claimed the silver medal to lead the No. 4 men's lightweight crew team on Sunday at Eastern Sprints on Lake Quinsigamond. The varsity eight finished sixth in the grand final, matching the team's finish from last season.
lede photo — rowing (m)<img alt="men's lightweight crew varsity eight with medals in a boat" src="https://mitathletics.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/17/mlw_051726.jpg" /><br /><br />The varsity four claimed the silver medal to lead the No. 4 men's lightweight crew team on Sunday at Eastern Sprints on Lake Quinsigamond. The varsity eight finished sixth in the grand final, matching the team's finish from last season.
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