Eights Advance to Finals in Record Times

Both the US men's and women's eights advanced to the Rowing finals when they won their heats in world record times. The men finished in 5:19.85 and the women in 5:56.55. All races are over a 2000 meter course.

In the heat, the men defeated the Canadian team, which is the defending two-time world champion. The men have not won in Olympic men's eights since 1964. By winning their races, both teams avoid going to the repechages to compete for a spot in Sunday's finals.

Row2K compiled Q & A with of the US Olympic Rowers.