paroolAug 29, 2026, 10:13

Dutch rowers win silver in thrilling four-man final at World Championships

Dutch rowers achieved significant success at the World Championships on the Bosbaan in Amsterdam, highlighted by a gold medal for the women's quadruple sculls. The men's four team earned a silver medal following a tight contest against the United States, while the women's four secured a bronze in a record-breaking final.

The World Rowing Championships at the Bosbaan in Amsterdam saw multiple successes for the Dutch team. The women's quadruple sculls team, consisting of Bruijnincx, Dullemans, Leeuwenburgh, and Keijser, secured the gold medal after leading the race from the start, finishing ahead of Great Britain and the United States. This victory marks a repeat of their success in Shanghai last year, though the roster saw a minor change with Keijser replacing Mulder.

In the men's four event, the Dutch crew of Lennart van Lierop, Eli Brouwer, Gert-Jan van Doorn, and Rik Rienks earned a silver medal after a narrow finish against the American team. Although the rowers expressed pride in their performance and the atmosphere at the home venue, they admitted a slight disappointment in missing the top spot by less than a second. Additionally, the Dutch women's four claimed a bronze medal in a high-intensity race where the top three boats all finished under the existing world record.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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