Wargrave Challenge Cup

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Wargrave Challenge Cup
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Venue Henley Royal Regatta, River Thames
Location Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Dates2021 – present

The Wargrave Challenge Cup is a rowing event for women's eights at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to female crews from all eligible clubs (not university, college or school) and rowers who are not former or current internationals. [1]

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History

The event was supposed to have been run for the first time during 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was not held. [2] [3]

Winners

YearWinnerRunner Up
2020No competition due to COVID-19 pandemic [3]
2021 Leander Club [4] Thames Rowing Club
2022 Thames Rowing Club [5] Leander Club
2023Thames Rowing Club [6] Leander Club
2024Thames Rowing Club [7] London Rowing Club

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References

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  2. "Trophies and prizes". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
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  4. "Results 2021". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
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  6. "2023 Wargrave Cup". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  7. "Three clubs shine in spectacular finals at Henley Royal Regatta 2024". British Rowing. Retrieved 1 August 2024.