HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England – Radcliffe Heavyweight Rowing opened action at the Henley Royal Regatta on Wednesday and was victorious in its debut, defeating Georgetown in The Island Challenge Cup.
 
The Black and White entry consisted of Alexia Fayd'herbe de Maudave (stroke), Sophie Barr (7), Aurelia Elliott (6), Lindsey Brail (5), Morgan Blind '23 (4), Tessa Haining '23 (3), Bridget Galloway (2) and Alex Smits (bow). As a group, they finished in 7:34, two lengths ahead of the Hoyas.
 
With the decision, Radcliffe moves on to face Durham University, which received a bye into the second round of action. The Radcliffe-Durham race is set for Thursday at 6:05 a.m. ET.