Canberra's Golden Oar hosts 50 Olympic and World Championship medallists
Fifty Olympic and World Championship gold medallists will compete this weekend. The Golden Oar regatta takes place on Lake Burley Griffin.
The Golden Oar regatta starts Friday on Lake Burley Griffin. The event brings top rowers from around the world to Canberra.
Croatia's triple Olympic gold medallists Martin and Valent Sinkovic return after leading last year's event. Romania sends two-time Olympic champion Simona Radis and gold medallist Adriana Adam.
They recently won three golds at the World Championships in Amsterdam. Ireland's double Olympic champion Fintan McCarthy and 2024 Olympic medallist Philip Doyle will also compete.
Australia brings 24 rowers from the national training centre, including Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Alex Hill. The regatta runs until 1 November.
It aims to match the status of Henley, Lucerne and the Head of the Charles.
- 50
- Gold medalists
- Friday 30 October to 1 November
- Dates
- $200,000
- Prize money
Why it mattersThis level of Olympic rowing talent rarely competes outside major championships. It is a once-in-a-generation chance to watch elite athletes racing in one event.
AustraliaCanberra residents and Australian rowing fans have a rare opportunity to watch world-class competition on their doorstep this weekend.
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