WEST WINDSOR, NJ - The Iona University men's rowing team completed its 2023-24 campaign in the varsity four final at the IRA National Championship on Lake Mercer.
THE RUNDOWN
The Gaels finished second overall in the sixth final event, placing 32nd overall in the race field. No. 1 Washington earned gold. Senior coxswain
Hayden Skigen joined junior
Ethan Megal, sophomore
Jack Allen, junior
Finn Bolger, and sophomore
Andrew Catinella in the Gaels boat.
COACH'S COMMENTS
"The first day of racing was hard," said Director of Rowing
Ben MacDougald. "We did not feel as if we were putting out the speed that we saw in practice. As a result we were in a much lower final than we wanted or expected to be."
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"Our goal for day two was to put out a performance we knew we were capable and deserving of Iona's name," MacDougald added. "We did just that. Our second day's piece was much better executed. Overall while it wasn't the finish we wanted, we are leaving the course with our heads held high and excited for the fall."
IONA RESULTS
| Men's Varsity 4+ Final 6 |
| Pl. |
School |
Time |
| 1.) |
Trinity |
6:46.557 |
| 2.) |
Iona |
6:48.230 |
| 3.) |
Bates |
6:49.000 |
| 4.) |
RIT |
7:00.860 |
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