At this year’s USRowing RowFest National Championships, Penn AC Gold delivered a performance for the ages—winning all three Point Trophies (Men’s, Women’s, and Overall) and bringing home an astonishing 43 medals across 2k and 1k events.

From the U17 2x to the U23 8+, Penn AC athletes proved unstoppable across every discipline—powered in large part by their fleet of King Racing and WinTech shells.

With 21 total medals across 2k and 1k events—including 10 golds—the Penn AC Gold Men’s team was a force on the water from start to finish.

Gold Medal Highlights (Men):

• Youth 2- – Gold & Bronze

• Youth 4x – Gold & Silver

• Youth 4+ – Gold (2k), Silver (1k)

• U23 2- – Gold (1k)

• U23 4+ – Gold (1k), Silver (2k)

• Youth 2x – Gold (1k)

• U17 2x – Gold

• U17 4x – Gold

• Youth 8+ – Gold & Bronze (1k), Bronze (2k)

• U17 8+ – Silver

• U23 8+ – Silver (1k), Bronze (2k)

Matching the men stroke-for-stroke, the Women’s squad earned 22 medals, including a sweep of small and big boat titles in multiple age categories.

Gold Medal Highlights (Women):

• Youth 2- – Gold (1k)

• U17 2- – Gold

• U23 4x – Gold

• U23 4- – Gold

• Youth 4- – Gold

• Youth 4+ – Gold (1k), Silver (2k)

• U17 4x – Gold

• U17 4+ – Silver

• U23 4+ – Silver (2k + 1k)

• U23 8+ – Gold (1k), Bronze (2k)

• Youth 8+ – Gold (2k), Bronze (1k)

Penn AC’s record-setting results were backed by equipment built for elite performance:

King Racing

• Men’s Youth 8+, and 4+s raced in King SE's, praised for their stiffness and drive.

• Mixed 8+ crews and U23 sweep boats also relied on King SE’s proven track record of balance and responsiveness.

WinTech Racing

• Sculling events like the Men’s and Women’s 2x, 4x, and 2- were dominated by crews in WinTech Competitors and Internationals.

• The Women’s U23 4x and U23 4-, both gold medalists, raced in WinTech shells built to handle pressure and precision.

In a massive achievement, Penn AC won:

• 🥇 Men’s Team Trophy

• 🥇 Women’s Team Trophy

• 🏆 Overall Team Championship Trophy

This marked the first time in RowFest history that one club claimed all three—solidifying Penn AC Gold as the premier development program in the country. It was also the first time in club history to win the Women's U19 8+!

"Our partnership with WinTech since 2018 had been invaluable to the growth and success of Penn AC Gold.  Consistently they deliver an outstanding fleet of both WinTech and King boats every summer that we can rely on to meet the needs of our high-performance athletes and our coaches. The boats are top-notch, and the service is amazing. Whether is rigging support, parts and repair support, or logistics support, they are always ready and willing to help."

-Paul Coomes, Director of Junior Programs at Penn AC 

Final Medal Count for Penn AC Gold

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