News Archives

July 2014

  • Otago University Clean Sweep in China

    July 29, 2014

    Otago University Clean Sweep in China

    The Otago University Women’s Senior Rowing Eight, has won the final regatta in Linfen, Shinex Province China. In extremely hot conditions, the Otago Eight, won the preliminary race and took the centre lane for the final 50 minutes later. Otago had an extremely strong … read more



  • Senior Women Go 2 From 2

    July 24, 2014

    The University of Otago Women’s Senior Rowing Eight has now won two out of three international Universities rowing regattas in China.
    Otago won the 2km race in Xinjin City, Sichuan Province on Sunday. Otago won by 9seconds over the Paris 2 University from France, with Tourin University from Italy another 3 … read more



  • OURC Womens Eight Win in China

    July 23, 2014

    The OURC womens eight have won their first regatta in China in convincing fashion. After a strong start the crew settled into a strong rhythm and won be a wide margin.

    The final results were:OURC 7.09, Paris (France) 7.18, Pavia (Italy) 7.21, Yale (USA) 7.21

    The crew now move … read more



  • OURC Women's Eight to Compete in China

    July 17, 2014

    From the depths of the Otago winter to the height of the Chinese summer, OURC has sent a well prepared womens eight to compete in a series of international regatta's over a 3 week trip.

    The squad - largely returning members from last years campaign - will endeavour to repeat … read more