Texas rowing captures fourth national title in six years at championship

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Texas rowing captures fourth national title in six years at championship
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Texas rowing secured its fourth national title in six years on May 31, 2026, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville, Georgia. The Longhorns edged out Stanford by five points, finishing with 130 points, while Stanford had 125 and Tennessee placed third with 119. Texas advanced all three 'A' boats for the championship and won two of the three final, 2,000-meter events, culminating in a victory with a time of 5:47.706 in the I Eight final. The win reestablishes Texas as a dominant force in collegiate rowing after Stanford's 2025 championship.

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  • Texas rowing finished first in two events at the championship.
  • Stanford was the defending champion from 2025.
  • The championship event took place at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
  • Texas recorded a time of 6:35.728 in the I Four Final.
  • The Longhorns' score of 130 points secured their victory.
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By a difference of five points, Texas rowing beat 2025 national champions Stanford to secure the Longhorns' fourth title in six years.

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