Rowing

Rowing involves propelling a boat on water using oars to push against the water.

There are a number of different boat classes in which athletes compete, ranging from an individual shell (called a single scull) to an eight-person shell with coxswain (called a coxed eight). The coxswain (or simply the cox) is the member who sits in the boat facing the bow, steers the boat, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.

Rowing was one of six sports included in the very first Games in Hamilton 1930 and after a gap in London 1934, it featured on the programme until Perth 1962. The sport made a return in Edinburgh in 1986 when eight countries sent athletes to compete in men’s and women’s events.

Team England previous rowing medals

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Bronze

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Rowing events involve 1,2,4 or 8 people and some require a cox, who navigates the boat.

The sport requires strong core balance, physical strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance

Whilst the action of rowing and equipment used remains fairly consistent throughout the world, there are many different types of competition

The winner is the first boat to cross the line