Oct. 4, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Stanford women's varsity eight won its second race of the day, capturing the evening's night sprint (500 meters) at the Head of the Okalhoma regatta in Oklahoma City by over two seconds with a time of 1:33.380.
Earlier in they day, the Cardinal dominated the competition in a 4000-meter race by over 11 seconds.
Washington State's top boat in the race came in second with a time of 1:35.540 and Harvard (Radcliffe) stroked in at third at 1:37.700.
"Oklahoma's combined head race and night sprint competitions really makes this a fun first regatta for the team," said head coach Yaz Farooq. "It's super to see more crews coming from across the country to race here. We will definitely be back."
The win marks the second victory for Stanford this fall. The Cardinal will next race at the Head of the Charles in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 19.
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Oct. 4, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Stanford women's varsity eight started the fall campaign the right way today, jumping well ahead of the pack in a 4,000 meter race and capturing its first win of the year at the Head of the Oklahoma by over 11 seconds with a time of 14:25.935. (Results)
The Cardinal blew away the rest of the field of 12, which included boats from Washington State, Harvard, Texas, Miami, Harvard (Radcliffe), SMU, Kansas, Wichita State, Oklahoma City, and Central Oklahoma among others. Officially, Stanford won by 0:11.025 seconds. Radcliffe followed the Cardinal in second, and Washington State came in third.
The Stanford lineup that provided the win was Maura Moran (coxswain), Michelle Vezie, Grace Luczak, Sophie Aubrey, Lauren Hofmayer, Katie O'Neil, Lindsay Meyer, Erika Roddy, and Di Eaton. Teammate Elle Logan was also on hand but did not race with the Cardinal. Logan is in attendance with her Olympic gold medalist teammates from the U.S. Women's eight and will race in an exhibition.
With the victory, Stanford advances to this evening's 500-meter Night Sprint Grand Final, which will begin at 9:10 p.m. CT and be conducted under four 100-foot light arms that extend over the river to illuminate the course. The Cardinal will compete in the sixth lane against Harvard (Radcliffe), two Washington State boats, SMU, and Miami.
For more information on the Head of the Oklahoma, please visit the regatta's website.
Coming up, Stanford Rowing will honor its Olympians Saturday, November 1, at 10 a.m. at a brunch at the Stanford Boathouse. All Cardinal supporters and alums are invited to honor these outstanding representatives of Stanford and our rowing culture.