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Conversations with the athletes, coaches, and storytellers who define the sport — from Olympic champions to the people who document the journey.

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⬛ Written · 2018 · Olympian

Joshua Dunkley-Smith

2× Olympic silver medalist · World 2k indoor record holder

After two Olympic silvers with the Australian men's four, JDS set his sights on the 2k world record — and broke it. A rare look at what drives elite athletes to push beyond what they've already proven.

⬛ Written · 2018 · Coach

Steve Gladstone

Yale Heavyweight Crew, Head Coach

⬛ Written · 2014 · Athlete & Author

US National Team · Author, Rowing Blazers

⬛ Written · 2011 · Olympian

2004 & 2008 Olympic champion · Temple University

⬛ Written · 2015 · National Team

US National Team · Rio 2016 hopeful

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Joshua Dunkley-Smith

2× Olympic silver medalist, AUS · World 2k indoor record holder

On breaking the world 2k record and the drive for self-improvement beyond Olympic glory.

George Bridgewater

Beijing bronze medalist · New Zealand

Setting sights on Rio 2016 after Olympic bronze in Beijing.

US National Team · Virginia rowing alum

On her beginnings in the sport, progress on the national team, and Rio aspirations.

US National Team · Author, Rowing Blazers

On the iconic book documenting rowing's storied blazer tradition, plus interview outtakes.

Canadian Olympic silver medalist

On Rowing Canada's cycling training camp in Southern California.

2012 Olympian · Princeton

On racing (and winning) the 2014 Silver Skiff in Turin, Italy.

Gevvie Stone (Part I)

2012 Olympian · Former Princeton Tiger

A post-Olympics conversation with the sculler shortly after London 2012.

Canadian Olympic silver medalist · Ironman competitor

On balancing elite rowing with competing in the Ironman World Championships.

US sculler · Tokyo 2020 hopeful

On the road to Tokyo after competing as a US sculler on the international circuit.

John Graves (Early Career)

2013 NSR I winner · Trinity alum

After taking the NSR I title, a conversation on sculling development in the US.

2013 World bronze medalist · US Men's Four

Reflecting on a World Championship medal year with the US men's four.

Paralympian · Five-time US National Team rower

On the adaptive rowing journey, Paralympic competition, and the national team experience.

Crew Classic champion · Grand Valley State

After winning the Crew Classic with GVSU, on the collegiate racing landscape.

Two-time US Olympian · Stanford University

A two-time Olympian reflects on his Stanford roots and career on the US national team.

Beijing gold medalist · 2010–11 World Champion · Team GB

Fresh off back-to-back world titles, on life as one of Britain's best rowers.

US National Team · University of Washington

On coming up through Washington rowing and competing at the highest international level.

2008 Olympian · US National Team · World Champion · Boston University

On the path from BU to World Championship gold as a member of the US squad.

2004 & 2008 Olympic champion · Temple University

10 questions with a two-time Olympic gold medalist on the US men's eight.

Jason Read (Video)

2004 & 2008 Olympian

Video interview from the 2011 World Rowing Championships coverage.

Warren Anderson

US National Team · LMU

On competing for the US men's squad and development as an elite oarsman.

US National Team · Cornell

A conversation with the Cornell alum on making the jump to the senior national team.

Silas Newby Stafford

US National Team · Stanford

10 questions with the Stanford-trained national team oarsman.

US National Team · Trinity

Checking in with Peter (and the Graves brothers) after the international season.

Notre Dame · Two-time lightweight Crash-B champion

On winning Crash-Bs back-to-back and the state of collegiate lightweight rowing.

Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints champion · 2011 ACRA champion · UVA

Reflecting on a championship indoor season and what it means for on-water performance.

Natalie Mastracci

Canadian Women's Eight

Video interview from the 2011 World Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia.

2010 US Junior World Champion

Video interview with the reigning junior world champion from Bled 2011.

Crash-B champion · Washington

Post-IRA video interview with the Crash-B and IRA champion from the University of Washington.

Washington Men's Varsity Eight · 2011 IRA champion

After winning the IRA with Washington's varsity eight.

Jen Goldsack & Jeannette Daley

2011 US Pan Am Team · HOCR champions

A double interview after winning the Head of the Charles and representing the US at Pan Ams.

Mike Gennaro & Ty Otto

US U23 and Pan American Teams

Video interview with two members of the US U23 and Pan American rowing squads.

Kara Kohler & Elise Etem

Kara Kohler: U23 World Champion · Elise Etem: California

Two of Cal's standouts — a U23 world champion and a rising collegiate star — after NCAAs.

Susan Bryukhanov

Stanford · NCAA champion

Video interview with the Stanford NCAA champion from the 2011 championship season.

Stanford NCAA champion · GB National Team

On her dual identity as an NCAA champion with Stanford and member of the GB national squad.

Two-time IRA champion · Washington Second Varsity Eight

Video interview after winning back-to-back IRA titles with Washington's second varsity.

Steve Gladstone

Head Coach, Yale Heavyweight Crew

The "Gladstone mentality" — a deep dive with one of collegiate rowing's most celebrated coaches.

Head Coach, Texas Women's Rowing

On his coaching philosophy after building programs at both Texas and California.

Director of Coaching Education · Community Rowing, Boston

On the origins and development of the Institute for Rowing Leadership.

Head Coach, Northeastern University Men's Rowing

On building the Northeastern men's rowing program and the competitive collegiate landscape.

US Olympian · Head Coach, Williams College

A two-part interview with the Olympian-turned-head-coach on the transition from athlete to mentor.

Arthur Ericsson

Head Coach, Washington State University Men's Rowing

On coaching at Washington State and building a program in the shadow of a powerhouse conference.

Head Coach, University of Virginia Men's Rowing

On the UVA men's program, the EARC landscape, and his coaching philosophy.

Michael Callahan

Head Coach, Washington Men's Rowing

Video interview with the Washington men's head coach from the 2011 IRA Championships.

Cambridge Head Coach · GB Olympian

An Olympian-turned-coach on the pressures of the Boat Race and international-level program building.

Dave O'Neill (Video)

Head Coach, California Women's Rowing

Video interview from the 2011 NCAA Championships with the Cal women's head coach.

Head Coach, Stanford Women's Lightweight Rowing

Video interview from the 2011 NCAA Championships with the Stanford lightweight coach.

Head Coach, California Men's Rowing

Two video interviews from the 2011 IRA Championships with the Cal men's head coach.

Men's Assistant Coach, Washington Rowing

Video interview with Washington's men's assistant coach during the 2011 IRA championship week.

Head Coach, UVA Women's Rowing

Video interview with the UVA women's head coach (alongside Dave O'Neill of Cal).

Head Coach, Stanford Women's Rowing

Two video interviews from the 2011 NCAA Championships with Stanford's head coach.

Head Coach, Princeton Women's Rowing

Video interview from the 2011 NCAA Championships with Princeton's women's head coach.

Head Coach, Brown University Women's Rowing

Video interview with the Brown women's head coach from the 2011 NCAA Championships.

Head Coach, USC Women's Rowing

Video interview from NCAAs 2011 with USC's women's head coach.

Head Coach, James Madison University Rowing

Video interview from Bled 2011 with the JMU head coach.

NCAA DI Rowing Chair

Video interview from NCAAs 2011 — on governance, growth, and the future of collegiate rowing.

Filmmaker · USRowing national team veteran

On his 2020 documentary feature on Cal Crew — the story behind the camera.

Publisher, Row360 · Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge champion

On founding Row360 and the extraordinary experience of rowing the Atlantic.

Harvard grad · Oxford Blue

On preparing for — and then recapping — the 2014 Gallagher Great Race and a New Zealand trip.

Director, Power 10 Films

On his adaptive rowing documentary — the filmmaking process and the stories it uncovered.

Riverside Boat Club · Coxswain

On the art and craft of steering the Head of the Charles — one of the sport's most demanding cox jobs.

MUBC oarsman · Rowing filmmaker

On his 2013 World Championships film work and the intersection of rowing and documentary filmmaking.

Rowing Photography (UK) · Rowing Journal

On the craft of rowing photography and building one of the sport's most respected visual archives.

Nick Trojan (Athlete)

US Lightweight Sculler · Junior & U23 National Teamer

A two-part interview with Trojan in his athlete days, before his career pivot to filmmaking.

Dr. Mike Murphy

President, Rowing Canada

Video interview from Bled 2011 with the Rowing Canada president on the sport's direction.

Sandy Armstrong

Marin Rowing Association

Video interview with a leader from one of the Bay Area's most active rowing clubs.

Günter Beutter

Head Coach, GMS Rowing

Video interview from Bled 2011 with the GMS head coach.

Connecticut Boat Club

Video interview from the 2011 World Championships with the Connecticut Boat Club rower.

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The Complete Guide to Rowing Machine Benefits: Why Indoor Rowing Is Perfect for (Virtually) Everyone

The rowing machine (or ergometer) has evolved significantly over decades, but its core purpose remains unchanged: bringing the comprehensive full-body training experience from water to land. Today, with immersive workout experiences available through streaming platforms and integrated displays, the gap between indoor rowing and on-water training has narrowed substantially. Of course, it's never going to be a 1:1 feeling from the dock to the boat, and rowers (typically with not-great ergs) are apt to point out that 'ergs don't float.' But the value of rowing machines for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and beginners alike is undeniable. Document Table of Contents: Essential Rowing Machine Benefits Cardiovascular Health Improvements Indoor rowing provides exceptional cardiovascular training by consistently working at the edge of your lactic acid threshold, building greater endurance, power, and VO2 max capacit...

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Lightweights racing at Crash-Bs in 2012 (Photo: B. Kitch) The junior and collegiate indoor rowing season is just around the corner, and that means sooner or later you are going be testing yourself for 2,000 meters along with your teammates. Whether it's at your club's boathouse, a regional championship, or Crash-Bs, there are a few tips that can help you to achieve your goals this winter. There are as many ways to approach a 2k as there are people rowing, but given my experience the following, simple tricks can put you in the right place when the electronic starting official let's you know it's time to go. 1. Don't worry if you can't sleep. Being nervous is natural, and look at it from the positive standpoint of neurological and physiological preparation: your body and mind are ready to get after it. That's good. The best advice I ever heard regarding sleep was as simple as this: when your body needs sleep, it takes it (I believe this came from Matt Pi...

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One of the most important, rhythmic sequences in the stroke is the movement of the upper body from the finish position through to the body-set position. The video above, published by Everett Rowing Association , is a good example of the benefits of good swing. The stern four of this crew have gone on to prominence in the collegiate rowing ranks, and the eight move very well together out of the bow. Swing is easy to work on during the winter, as is team-wide uniformity of swing, by lining up the ergs at your training session and having the rowers do their steady state training together. If your team can match their hand and body movements as they establish good body position on land, it will solve a great deal of issues when you take to the water once again in the spring. Swing begins with good posture at the release. The rower must be sitting tall, making sure that the ribcage is not collapsed over the hips. The abs must be engaged in this position, so that...

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