CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Harvard-Radcliffe Lightweight Rowing team claimed victory in the Women's Lightweight Eight at the 60th Annual Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR), finishing first in a strong field on their home course. Radcliffe's "A" entry crossed the line in 16:01.004 to secure the win, while the "B" boat added a sixth-place finish with a time of 17:12.054, rounding out an impressive team performance.

Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Head of the Charles once again brought elite rowing programs from across the nation and world to the Charles River. 

Radcliffe 'A' (Bow #3) – 1st Place (16:01.004)

Coxswain: Ella Sheth
8: Elle Krywosa
7: Hannah Marks
6: Jamie Reidy
5: Charlotte Paley
4: Kristine Schwartz
3: Sisira Holbrook
2: Mary Mangan
1: Rikke Nielsen

The Black and White's top crew delivered a decisive victory, finishing more than six seconds ahead of Princeton 'A' (16:07.586) and comfortably ahead of Georgetown 'A' (16:38.660). Radcliffe established a fast rhythm early and maintained control throughout the 3-mile course, rowing with poise and precision through the key middle bridges and accelerating into a strong sprint finish.

Radcliffe 'B' (Bow #8) – 6th Place (17:12.054)

Coxswain: Sita Hug
8: Stella Sweitzer
7: Kiera Mariko Dwan
6: Ella Trudeau
5: Rhea Werner
4: Sydney Levy
3: Rebecca Hirschfeld
2: Melissa Yuan
1: Julia Maciejak

Women's Lightweight 4+

Radcliffe 'A' (Bow #3) – 10th Place (18:23.740)

Coxswain: Lilian Ranalli
4: Britt Wotovich
3: Amelia Cooper
2: Caitlyn Kukulowicz
1: Michaela Darcy

The Lightweight Four delivered a 10th-place finish in a deep championship field, completing the course in 18:23.740. The lineup maintained steady rhythm through the middle stretch and closed well in the final mile, placing Radcliffe among the top collegiate entries.

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Event Summary

• Event: Women's Lightweight 8+
• Location: Charles River, Cambridge, Mass.
• Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
• Results:
  • 1st – Radcliffe 'A' (16:01.004)
  • 2nd – Princeton 'A' (16:07.586)
  • 3rd – Georgetown 'A' (16:38.660)
  • 6th – Radcliffe 'B' (17:12.054)