HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England — The Harvard men’s lightweight rowing team continued its impressive run at the Henley Royal Regatta, advancing to the semi-final round of the prestigious Temple Challenge Cup after a commanding win over the University of Virginia on Friday, July 4. The Crimson will return to the water on Saturday to face Amsterdam-based A.S.R. Nereus, one of the top international lightweight clubs, at 5:36 a.m. EST (10:36 a.m. BST).
Sibling Rivalry on the Thames
Friday’s race carried an added layer of emotion and significance for Harvard’s coxswain, Anya Cheng, who lined up against a familiar face: her younger sister, the coxswain for the Virginia boat. It marked the first time the two have competed against each other in their collegiate careers,…..