<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ENw2Z_0wEmekyT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ENw2Z_0wEmekyT00" width="800" height="450" >The George Mason University rowing team kicked off its 2024-25 season at the Yinzer Cup in Pittsburgh, demonstrating strong competitive spirit. The team raced two eight boats and one novice four, with head coach Joseph Richards expressing satisfaction with their performances. Notably, the Varsity 8+ and Second Varsity 8+ competed in 4500m pieces, while the Novice 4+ made an impressive debut in a 1000m race. The day featured exciting head-to-head races against Robert Morris, showcasing the athletes' potential for the upcoming spring season.<ul><li>2V8+ finished 4500m in 18:24.80</li><li>V8+ completed 4500m in 16:31.50</li><li>Novice 4+ finished 1000m in 4:21.40</li><li>V8+ recorded times of 3:24.60 and 3:18.00 in head-to-head races</li><li>2V8+ improved from 4:04.00 to 3:59.60 in successive 1000m pieces</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>Strong performances across all boats indicate a promising season ahead.</li><li>The team is enthusiastic about future competitions, with two races scheduled in the fall.</li></ul>The Patriots will compete again at the Head of the Schuylkill on October 26, where they aim to build on their initial successes and continue improving their times.Bottom LineGeorge Mason's rowing team showcased competitive energy at the Yinzer Cup, setting a confident tone for the fall season and highlighting the potential for greater achievements as they look ahead.</div></body>

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Rowing Kicks Off 2024-25 Season at Yinzer Cup in Pittsburgh

The George Mason University rowing team kicked off its 2024-25 season at the Yinzer Cup in Pittsburgh, demonstrating strong competitive spirit. The team raced two eight boats and one novice four, with head coach Joseph Richards expressing satisfaction with their performances. Notably, the Varsity 8+ and Second Varsity 8+ competed in 4500m pieces, while the Novice 4+ made an impressive debut in a 1000m race. The day featured exciting head-to-head races against Robert Morris, showcasing the athletes' potential for the upcoming spring season.