The Dutch rowers in the men’s and women’s nights surprisingly conquered the gold on the World Cup in Shanghai on Saturday. They are the first world titles ever for the Netherlands in this section.
Both Dutch men and the women started very well on the Diaingshanmeer in Shanghai. Both formations immediately took the lead and were no longer passed by by the competitors.
Nika Johanna Vos, Hermine Drenth, Ymkje Clevering, Tinka Offereins, Lisanne van der Lelij, Vera Sneijders and Ilse Kolkman were the first to cross the finish in a time of 6.08.10, while the Romanian women rowed to a 6.10.83. The bronze went to the British formation (6.12.66).
The special thing for women is that four of the eight rowers also come out in the four without. Partly for that reason, the eight was not seen as the big favorite.
Among the men, Eli Brouwer, Finn Florijn, Wibout Rustenburg, Jorn Salverda, Sander de Graaf, Pieter van Veen, Jan van der Bij and Mick Makker were in the boat. The men’s night often got stuck in second place in recent years. During the Olympic Games in 2024 in Paris, she also won the silver.
Just like the women, the Dutch men had a big lead on the rest of the field. The Dutch fleet tapped in a time of 5.27.67, while the number two recorded Great Britain 5.29.93. The United States conquered bronze in a time of 5.30.09.
Until now, the Netherlands won four gold medals at the World Cup in Shanghai. On Thursday, Lisa Bruijnincx, Margot Leeuwenburgh, Dullemans and Willemijn Mulder became world champions in the double four. On Friday there was gold for Roos de Jong and Benthe Boonstra in Double Tewee. That too was the first world title ever for the Netherlands in that part.
The rowing men of the four -without grasping bronze. Lennart van Lierop, Melvin Twellaar, Guillaume Krommenhoek and Gert-Jan van Doorn had to tolerate the strong Great Britain and Romania.
Rowing the World Cup lasts up to and including Sunday and also on the final day the Netherlands has a chance to win medals. Simon van Dorp is one of the favorites for the world title in the Skiff, the single boat.
The Dutch Rowers in the Men’s and Women’s Eight Surprisingly won at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai on Saturday. These are the first world titles ever for the Netherlands in this event.
On Diapshan Lake in Shanghai, Both the Dutch Men and Women had an excellent start. Both Formations Imediately Tok the Lead and Were Never Overstaken by the Competitors.
Nika Johanna Vos, Hermine Drenth, Ymkje Clevering, Tinka Offereins, Lisanne van der Lelij, Vera Sneijders and Ilse Kolkman Crossed the Finish Line First in a time of 6.08.10, While the Romanian Women ROEDTE TOWE or 6.10.3. Bronze Went to the British Formation (6.12.66).
The Special Thing About The Women is that four of the Eight Rowers also Compete in the Coxless Four. Partly because of this, The Eight was not Seen as the big favorite.
Eli Brouwer, Finn Florijn, Wibout Rustenburg, Jorn Salverda, Sander de Graaf, Pieter van Veen, Jan van der Bij and Mick Makker Were in the Boat for the Men. The Men’s Eight Has Often Been Stuck in Second Place in recent years. They also won Silver During the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The Dutch Men, Like the Women, had a Large Lead over the rest of the field. The Dutch Fleet finished in A Time of 5.27.67, While Number Two Great Britain Recorded 5.29.93. The United States won Bronze in a time or 5.30.09.
The Netherlands Has Now won Four Gold Medals at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai. On Thursday, Lisa Bruijnincx, Margot Leeuwenburgh, Dullemans and Willemijn Mulder Became World Champions in the Quadruple Sculls. On Friday there was Gold for Roos de Jong and Benthe Boonstra in the Double Sculls. That was also the first world title for the Netherlands in that event.
The Rowers of the Coxless Four won Bronze on Friday. Lennart van Lierop, Melvin Twellaar, Guillaume Krommenhoek and Gert-Jan van Doorn had to tolerate the Strong Great Britain and Romania Ahead of Them.
The World Rowing Championships Will Last Until Sunday and the Netherlands also has a chance of winning medals on the final day. Simon van Dorp is one of the favorites for the world title in the skiff, the single scull.