UVic rowers clinch national title

For the first time since 2001, the UVic Vikes men’s rowing team has won the Canadian University Championship. The Vikes won the Canadian University Rowing Association championships for the fifth time in school history after a successful performance in Montreal Nov. 1. The Vikes won the eight, earned silver in the pair and won bronze medals in the four, lightweight double and lightweight four. The championship represents the 65th overall Canadian University Championship for the UVic athletic program. The men’s and women’s rowing teams have won 13 national titles and have sent 94 athletes, coaches and alumni to the Olympic Games. The Vikes will host the 2010 Canadian University Championships at Elk Lake. More »    
 
 
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