The Trinity College men’s rowing team—the Division III Intercollegiate Rowing Association national champions—will put their skills to the test at the 187th Henley Royal Regatta.
The most prestigious rowing event in the world, originating in 1839 as a one-day public fair, has grown into a five-day event that showcases premier international competition, including Olympians and junior rowers, all competing for various cups across multiple events. Racing will take place from Tuesday, June 30, through Sunday, July 5, in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, on the River Thames.
The last Trinity crew to make the trip to Henley competed in 2013. Thirteen years have passed since the program attended the excitement at Henley-on-Thames. When asked about the deciding factor to bring the Bantams back to Henley this year, Instructor in Physical Education and Head Men’s Rowing Coach Kevin MacDermott said, “The decision was based on a few different factors. This is the 50th anniversary of that 1976 victory [in the Ladies’ Challenge Plate at Henley], so there was some natural synergy and enthusiasm about a potential trip this year. The national championship victory last year further provided a lot of energy and a big boost toward making the trip this year.”
MacDermott continued, “I put out a performance-standard challenge to the athletes. I said, ‘If you meet this, we’ll consider a trip.’ The team met it, we considered a trip, had a very good season, and are thrilled to go over this year.”
Read more about Henley and Trinity’s history in the regatta here.
For more information regarding the Henley Royal Regatta, click here. Tickets are on sale now.
Streaming options will be accessible on the official site of Trinity Athletics located in the composite schedule on the main page of the site, along with links located on the men’s rowing schedule page of the website.
Trinity alumni, family, and friends can join the local Bantam community in Oxfordshire to celebrate together on June 28 by registering here.
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