CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Harvard men's heavyweight rowing team delivered an outstanding performance at the 60th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR), highlighted by a 3rd-place overall finish and 2nd among collegiate crews in the Men's Championship 8+. Racing on their home waters, all three Harvard entries placed within the top 20, with the Crimson's "A" boat finishing just behind Washington for the fastest collegiate time and the "B" boat posting the fastest second varsity (B) time in the event.

The 60th edition of the Head of the Charles — the world's largest three-day regatta — drew elite international and collegiate competition to the Charles River, providing a fitting stage for Harvard to showcase its speed and depth.

Harvard 'A' (Bow #2) – 3rd Place Overall, 2nd Collegiate (13:44.065)

Coxswain: Natalia Toms
8: Ben Scott
7: Josh Brangan
6: Tyler Horler
5: Cameron Beyki
4: Alexander Grundy
3: Alp Karadogan
2: Jack Hansen-Knarhoi
1: Jack Dorney
The Crimson's top eight posted a time of 13:44.065, finishing 3rd overall and 2nd among collegiate crews, trailing only Washington 'A' (13:43.240) and edging ahead of Cambridge's alumni entry (13:41.692). Harvard established itself early in the lead pack, maintaining sharp rhythm and consistency through the course's technical turns and closing with a strong sprint through Eliot Bridge.

Harvard 'B' (Bow #15) – 9th Place, Top 'B" Boat Finish (13:57.420)

Coxswain: Park
8: Jordan Dykema
7: Robert Rawlinson
6: Leo Bessler
5: Sam Woodgate
4: Sam Gallaudet
3: Kynan Tallec-Botos
2: Elam Hughes
1: Marco Gandola

Harvard's "B" crew delivered a standout performance of their own, clocking 13:57.420 to finish 9th overall and claim the fastest time among all collegiate "B" entries. The second varsity eight demonstrated impressive poise and control, holding strong pace across the bridges and finishing ahead of numerous varsity-level boats from across the field.

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Harvard 'C' (Bow #17) – 17th Place (14:09.424)

Coxswain: Brian Lee
8: Owen Marcovitz
7: Owen Finnerty
6: Marcus Chung
5: Charles Richards
4: Marco Vicino
3: Martin Houska
2: Alexander Sanchez Fretz
1: Luca Vicino

The Crimson's "C" entry placed 17th overall, completing the course in 14:09.424. The crew raced with determination and technical precision, rounding out a strong full-squad showing for Harvard at the 60th HOCR.

Event Summary

• Event: Men's Championship 8+
• Location: Charles River, Cambridge, Mass.
• Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
• Results:
  • 3rd Overall / 2nd Collegiate – Harvard 'A' (13:44.065)
  • 9th Overall / Fastest B Boat – Harvard 'B' (13:57.420)
  • 17th Overall – Harvard 'C' (14:09.424)