Crew Opens Season at Quinsigamond Snake

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Wellesley College crew team opened the 2011 fall racing season with a fantastic performance at the Snake Regatta on Worcester's Lake Quinsigamond. The Blue entered five boats in the event, recording four top-two finishes on the day.

Among varsity eight competitions, Wellesley ranked second, just behind Bates, finishing in 14:28.6, to the Bobcat's 14:22.5. The Blue bested crews from Holy Cross, Simmons, UNH, Smith and Colby.

Wellesley's second varsity eight also ranked second. The Blue finished behind only Division-I Holy Cross, while defeating WPI, Mount Holyoke, Bates, Smith UNH, Simmons and Colby.

Wellesley's third varsity ranked fourth among its competition. The Blue recorded a time of 16:25, defeating Smith, WPI, Mount Holyoke and Simmons.

In novice racing, Wellesley ranked first in both groupings. Among first novice boats, the Blue finished with a time of 16:55 besting their nearest competitor by 13 seconds. In the second novice ranking, Wellesley outpaced both Simmons and Smith.

Blue crew is back on the water next weekend at the 47^th annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Wellesley Athletics will be hosting an alumnae, family and friends gathering at the event. More details here!

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