Wargrave Challenge Cup

The Wargrave Challenge Cup is a rowing event for women's eights at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to female crews from all eligible clubs (not university, college or school) and rowers who are not former or current internationals.[1]

Wargrave Challenge Cup
VenueHenley Royal Regatta, River Thames
LocationHenley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Dates2021 – present

History

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The event was supposed to have been run for the first time during 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was not held.[2][3]

Winners

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Year Winner Runner Up
2020 No competition due to COVID-19 pandemic[3]
2021 Leander Club[4] Thames Rowing Club
2022 Thames Rowing Club[5] Leander Club
2023 Thames Rowing Club[6] Leander Club
2024 Thames Rowing Club[7] London Rowing Club

References

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  1. ^ "Rules" (PDF). Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Trophies and prizes". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "2020 REGATTA CANCELLATION - STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)". Henley Royal Regatta. 10 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Results 2021". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Wargrave Final - Thames RC. 'A' v Leander Club, Henley 2022". Henley Royal Regatta. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  6. ^ "2023 Wargrave Cup". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  7. ^ "Three clubs shine in spectacular finals at Henley Royal Regatta 2024". British Rowing. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.