Mercyhurst University Attempts to Set World Records
The Mercyhurst University Men's Rowing team has been training for months for
the 24 hour long "EnduROWthon". They started rowing at
There are two different records they are trying to break.
The men's team is rowing for one world record, and the second is a
community row.
These 10 student athletes will attempt to beat the record for the greatest
distance rowed by a lightweight men's small team on an indoor machine.
Team captain Adrian Spracklen says the team is very
competitive and that they were looking for community interaction as well as to
bring attention to the great sport of rowing. He says at the pace they were on
early Friday morning, they are on track to beat the world record and set a new
standard in rowing.
They're also inviting members of the public and other students to break
the world record for most people rowing on an erg in 24 hours.
More than 400 people signed up for the community row and take turns on 3 minute
rotations.
Most of the participants of the community row are
student athletes, faculty and staff, but people from all over the community did
stop in overnight and sign up. Our own Jessica Starr took part rowing, as well.
Funds raised will benefit the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation and Project
Three seniors organized the EnduROWathon, including
senior co-captain, Jeff Murt.
