Men's Lightweight Crew defeats Columbia but is Nipped by Georgetown

March 31, 2001

PRINCETON, N.J. - The men's lightweight crew of coxswain Josh Fien-Helfman, stroke Jack Land, Al Garfall, Brian Romanzo, Jim Johannes, Scott Dias, Jordan Rapp, Troy Hickman, and bow Christian Wenk entered their tri-meet against Columbia and Georgetown intent on defeating defending Eastern Sprints champions Columbia. They did, but were surprised by a fast Georgetown crew that led from start to finish on the 2000-meter course on Lake Carnegie.

There was little separation off the start but Georgetown's strong settle allowed the Hoyas to push out from the field. Georgetown led Columbia by nearly a full length in the second 500 meters, with Princeton trailing Columbia by three seats. Princeton (1-1) used a strong third 500 to pull level with Columbia and eat away at Georgetown's lead. However, Georgetown led by eight seats with 500 meters to go and Princeton's sprint - which allowed it to push past Columbia - was too little too late as the Hoyas held on to a 5-seat margin as the crews crossed the finish line. All three crews finished within 2.5 seconds of each other, 5:58.3, 5:59.88, 5:59.93.

The second varsity race was not as exciting, as Princeton jumped out to a lead off the start and coasted to a seven-second victory over Columbia in 6:10.9. Georgetown was a distant third, thirty seconds behind the pace set by the Tigers.

The first freshman eight posted the fastest non-varsity time of the meet with a quick 6:05.8 to win by about 12 seconds, a margin equaled by Princeton's victorious third varsity boat.

The Tigers will race Navy at home on Saturday, April 7.

Results

First Varsity Georgetown 5:58.3 Princeton 5:59.88 Columbia 5:59.93

Second Varsity Princeton 6:10.9 Columbia 6:17.74 Georgetown 6:39.74

First Freshman Princeton 6:05.8 Columbia 6:17.44 Georgetown 6:28.95

Third Varsity and Second Freshman Princeton 3V 6:19.1 Princeton 2F/4V 6:19.27 Columbia 2F/3V 6:38.58

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