Paris 2024 Rowing: Romania claims women's eight gold, outpaces Canada by four seconds - full results
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The Olympic rowing competition is almost over, and the women’s eight race provided a thrilling spectacle for audiences at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Romania have once again demonstrated its dominance in rowing, their boat clinching the gold in the women’s eight event at Paris 2024.
The Romanian team, with a rich rowing history, took the lead at the 1km mark and never looked back. The finished in 5:54:39, almost four seconds ahead of the rest of the pack.
Heading into Paris, Romania were the most decorated nation in this event, boasting nine Olympic medals, three more than any other country. Olympic champions Simona Radis and Ancuta Bodnar doubled up events to add to their impressive run in Paris, following a silver in the double sculls two days prior.
Defending champion Canada led at the 500m mark but were eventually overtaken by the relentless Romanian crew, finishing with the silver medal.
Great Britain won bronze, edging out the USA in a stroke-for-stroke battle for third place.
Rowing: women's eight podium
Gold: Romania, 5:54:39
Silver: Canada, 5:58:84
Bronze: Great Britain, 5:59:51
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