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For w. crew, NCAA championship was more than victory, it was sweet revenge

After two routings by Brown during the season, Elis pull off back-to-back championships

Staff Reporter
Published Wednesday, June 18, 2008

On the morning of June 1, Yale women's crew, defending NCAA varsity eight champions, knew that the upcoming races would not be easy.

They did not have a perfect record — Brown shattered that possibility with its late-season victory. They did not have a boat full of seniors — the varsity eight boasted just one, No. 5 seat Jamie Redman '08. They did not have the springboard of a victory in the Eastern Sprints to carry them through the regatta — the Bears denied them that as well.

But they had talent, dedication, and tenacity. And their whole season was a testament to...

#1 By Um 4:50p.m. on July 2, 2008

But isn't Brown the NCAA champion?

#2 By J V. 5:07p.m. on July 9, 2008

Maybe if you actually read the article, all would be made clear...

#3 By J V. 5:32p.m. on July 9, 2008

Yale won the V8-which is recognized in the rowing world as the "national champion".

way to be a downer- let's appreciate some Yale athletic dominance for once!

#4 By Um 3:39p.m. on July 17, 2008

Hmmm. The team crew is actually more considered the national champ...

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/article.asp?intID=6629

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