2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

By Ryan Kohn
| 8:12 a.m. September 28, 2018

The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.

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The World Rowing Masters Regatta will continue through the weekend at Nathan Benderson Park, starting at 8 a.m. each day.

Day one saw multiple area rowers take home medals, including Sarasota Crew's Anne Marichal winning the Women's D 1x Final (2:00.046). Marichal was also part of the Crew's Women's E 4x Final win (1:51.626), alongside Diane Desmery, Beverley Gallie and Cheryl Burke.

The Sarasota Scullers' Laura Corbett-Brown won the Women's A 1x Final (1:57.850) and the Women's C 2x Final (1:48.158) with teammate Karen Wiegandt. The pair then won the Women's B 4x Final (1:43.678) with help from members of Georgia's Peachtree City Rowing Club, Megan Gradek and Olwen Huxley.

Friday and Saturday will feature a full slate of all races and events, while Sunday will focus on Mixed events. Races start at 8 a.m. each day.

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Ryan Kohn

Ryan Kohn is the sports editor for Sarasota and East County and a Missouri School of Journalism graduate. He was born and raised in Olney, Maryland. His biggest inspirations are Wright Thompson and Alex Ovechkin. His strongest belief is that mint chip ice cream is unbeatable.