(Photo Courtesy of World Rowing)
The United States has claimed its first gold medal at the 2025 World Rowing Championships in spectacular fashion, with the Women’s Four crew surging to victory in a thrilling final on Dianshan Lake in Shanghai, China.
The crew of Camille Vandermeer (Bow), Azja Czajkowski, Teal Cohen, and Kaitlin Knifton (Stroke) delivered a commanding performance, securing the world title in a time of 6:27.71. This marks the first time the U.S. has won this event at the Senior World Championships since 2018.
The Race for Gold: A True Test of Grit
The final of the Women’s Four (W4-) saw a tight field, but the American boat executed a flawless race plan. After a strong start, the U.S. crew took command by the halfway mark, moving ahead of early leaders. They faced a fierce charge from the Romanian crew in the final 1,000 meters. The composure and powerful rhythm of Vandermeer, Czajkowski, Cohen, and Knifton proved too strong.
Romania’s crew finished with silver in 6:28.44, less than a second behind the Americans, while New Zealand claimed the bronze medal in 6:31.11.
Romanian Rowing Team (Photo Courtesy of Positive News Romania)
Rising Stars and Season Success
This gold medal is the culmination of a dominant season for the American Women’s Four program. The U.S. boat has consistently shown world-class speed, previously winning gold at the World Rowing Cup I in Varese, Italy. For all four women, this marks their first-ever Senior World Championship title, highlighting the promising future of Team USA Rowing.
This exceptional result in Shanghai sets a high bar for the rest of the U.S. National Team at the 2025 World Rowing Championships and positions this dynamic Women’s Four crew as a clear powerhouse on the international stage heading into the next Olympic cycle.
Key Takeaways for Fans:
* U.S. Wins Gold: The Women’s Four secured the first gold for the U.S. at the 2025 World Rowing Championships.
* Winning Crew: Camille Vandermeer, Azja Czajkowski, Teal Cohen, and Kaitlin Knifton.
* Venue: Dianshan Lake, Shanghai, China.
* Result: Gold (6:27.71), with Romania taking Silver and New Zealand taking Bronze.
* Historic Win: First W4- gold for the U.S. since 2018.
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