WASHINGTON – The Georgetown University men's rowing team saw success at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship this past weekend in Princeton, New Jersey at Mercer Lake. The heavyweight men won the Chapman Trophy for the first time in program history, while the lightweight squad brought home a national title in the Varsity 4+ for the second year in a row.

On the Record

• "I am incredibly proud of this program and the work the athletes have done over the past year to elevate the status of this team.  Winning the Chapman Trophy for the first time is testament to the strength and direction of our squad.  We are excited to come back next year and do better. A special thank you to the alumni, families and friends of the program who made this year possible.  Winning doesn't happen in a vacuum and the recognition of this improvement should be shared across all aspects of the program!" - Head Coach Jim Granger

Heavyweight Results
Chapman Trophy - 52 point increase

• The Chapman Trophy is awarded annually to the school which has generated the greatest increase in the total of Ten Eyck point count accumulated in the men's heavyweight eight-oared events (Varsity, Second Varsity, Third Varsity) compared to the total Ten Eyck point count for that school's performance at the previous year's IRA Regatta. The trophy focuses on the improvement by the school's men's rowing program in elevating the size and strength of its program to include, at a minimum, the three eight-oared events, which have always been at the core of the IRA Regatta for over 100 years.

1st Varsity 8+

• Cox: Erin Farrell, Stroke: Bill Stavropoulos, 7: Andrew Tokarski, 6: Gordon Robbins, 5:      Noel Regan, 4: Cyrus Farman-Farmaian, 3: Jesse Ryno, 2: Jimmy Gill, Bow: Sam Sofman
• Heat 1
  • 5th - 6:03.247
• Semifinal
  • 3rd - 5:48.320
• Final
  • 6th - 5:51.026

2nd Varsity 8+

• Cox: Harrison Brown, Stroke: Colten Landa7: Tony Florence, 6: Ollie Wang, 5: Edward Londres, 4: Trey Souder, 3: Richie Witzel, 2: Tomas Segrera, Bow: Casey Smith
• Heat 1
  • 5th - 5:59.389
• Semifinal
  • 2nd - 5:53.647
• Final
  • 5th - 6:00.289

3rd Varsity 8+

• Cox: Jessie Law, Stroke: Rohan Lakanpal, 7: Conor Murphy, 6: Quinn Taylor-Black, 5: Albert Young, 4: Dylan Thom, 3: Duke Campbell, 2: Neil Vijayan, Bow: Charlie Martin
• Heat 1
  • 5th - 6:27.300
• Final
  • 5th - 6:06.663

Lightweight Results
1st Varsity 4+ National Champions

• This is the second year in a row that the Hoyas brought home gold in this race. Additionally, Finn Callaghan won his third IRA medal making him one of the most decorated rowers in program history with two IRA golds and a bronze.

1st Varsity 4+

• Time Trial
  • 1st - 6:09.255
• Final
  • 1st - 6:24.087