London 2012 media guide Olympic.indd 1 11.07.12 14:14 TABlE OF Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. FISA 4 2.1. What is FISA? 4 2.2. FISA contacts 5 3. Rowing 6 3.1. History 6 3.2. Olympic boat classes 6 3.3. Olympic Boat Classes and Events 7 3.4. Historical Overview of Olympic Boat Classes 8 3.5. How to Row 15 3.6. A Short Glossary of Rowing Terms 16 3.7. Key Rowing References 17 4. 2012 Olympic Rowing Regatta 18 4.1. 2012 Olympic Qualified Boats 18 4.2. 2012 Olympic Qualification by Event 19 4.3. Provisional Entries by Event 20 4.4. Provisional Timetable 21 4.5. Olympic Competition Description 22 4.6. Competition Schedule Contingency Plan – Rowing 24 5. Athletes 25 5.1. Top 10 25 5.2. Olympic Profiles 27 5.3. Who to Watch at the 2012 Olympic Rowing Regatta 38 6. Historical Results: Olympic Games 46 6.1. Olympic Games 1900-2008 46 7. Historical Results: World Rowing Championships 57 7.1. World Rowing Championships 2005-2007, 2009-2011 (current Olympic boat classes) 57 8. Historical Results: World Rowing Cup 2009-2012 63 8.1. Current Olympic boat classes 63 9. Statistics 73 9.1. Olympic Games 73 9.1.1. All Time NOC Medal Table 73 9.1.2. All Time Olympic Multi Champions 74 9.1.3. All Time NOC Medal Table per event (current Olympic events) 76 9.2. World Rowing Championships 82 9.2.1. All Time NF Medal Table 82 9.2.2. All Time NF Medal Table per event 83 9.3. World Rowing Cup 2009-2012 89 9.3.1. World Rowing Cup Medal Tables per year 2009-2012 89 9.3.2. All Time World Rowing Cup Medal Tables per event 2009-2012 (current Olympic boat classes) 91 9.4. Overall World Rowing Cup Standings 2009-2012 95 10. Best Times 97 10.1. World Best Times 97 10.2. Olympic Best Times 98 Media Guide © Copyright 2012 FISA & Infostrada Sports, all rights reserved > www.infostradasports.com 1 1. INtroDUctioN Welcome to the 2012 Olympic Rowing Regatta at sample of some of the very best athletes from a sport Eton Dorney near London, Great Britain. that prides itself in not highlighting individuals. In the section “Historical Overview of Olympic Boat Classes” The World Rowing media team has produced this we have highlighted some of the most successful na- media guide to help you get the most out of your time tions in different boat classes since the 1900 Olympic covering the Olympic Rowing Regatta. It is packed Games. with information about the sport of rowing and aims to aid those unfamiliar with our sport as well as those In the “Historical Results” and “Statistics” sec- who are experienced rowing specialists. tions you’ll find a host of valuable Olympic, World Championship and World Cup past performance in- If you are new to rowing you may find the explana- formation including a full set of results from the 2012 tion of “How to Row”, the rowing glossary and the Samsung World Rowing Cup series which took place Olympic competition description useful. The World in May and June. Rowing media team is on site at the IF Office in the Eton Dorney media centre to answer any questions Our website www.worldrowing.com features a rowing you may have and to help you better understand database including the results of all 2012 Olympic con- our sport. tenders. During the Olympic Rowing Regatta, there will also be daily race reports, live results and a special pho- The 2012 Olympic Rowing Regatta will see 549 ath- to gallery. Also, our web page dedicated to the 2012 letes competing in 206 boats from 58 nations in Olympic Rowing Regatta will include a wealth of infor- 14 different events. Germany will be represented in mation that you should find useful. all 14 boat classes, followed by Australia and Great Britain with 13 entries each and the United States A full FISA contact list is included in this guide on with 12 boats competing. page 5. Please do feel free to contact me or one of the team if you have any questions. In the “Who to Watch” section we highlight those crews we believe are most likely to win Olympic med- Here’s to some excellent racing and rowing coverage! als. However, experience tells us that predicting Olympic winners is no easy task. Similarly, singling out athletes in a predominantly team sport is challenging, Débora Meier-Feutren in the “Olympic Profiles” section we have taken a small FISA Communications Manager Media Guide © Copyright 2012 FISA & Infostrada Sports, all rights reserved > www.infostradasports.com 3 2. FISA 2.1. What is FISA? FISA, “Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Focus: Rowers require total concentration d’Aviron” in French, or the English equivalent on the ultimate objective in order to International Federation of Rowing Associations, harness power and precision in this is the governing body of the sport of rowing. It is demanding endurance sport. empowered by its 136 member National Rowing Tradition: Rowers transmit time-honoured val- Federations, the National Olympic Committees and ues and shared experiences to future the International Olympic Committee to govern the generations. sport of rowing. Environmental: Rowers respect and safeguard the water and its surroundings. FISA sets the rules and regulations for the practice of the sport in all its forms (elite, adaptive, masters, Core Values of FISA recreational, coastal and indoor), and organises Oldest: FISA was the first International Fed- sanctioned World Rowing events. It also provides eration in the Olympic Movement advice and expertise for the organisation of rowing created in June 1892 and has been regattas, on coaching education and other matters on the Olympic Games programme relating to the sport and its development. since the beginning in 1896. Global: FISA has member federations in all FISA was founded by representatives from Belgium, five continents. France, Italy, Switzerland and Adriatica (now a part Influential: FISA has key representatives in lead- of Italy) in Turin on June 25, 1892. It is the oldest ership positions in many international international sports federation in the Olympic sports organisations and governing movement. FISA established its first headquarters bodies. in lausanne, Switzerland in 1922 and, after moving Ethical: FISA is a leader in the fight against away, it returned to its roots in February 1996. doping in sport and was the first International Federation to conduct FISA’s Goals and Objectives out-of-competition doping controls. The goals and objectives of FISA are to efficiently develop, promote, present and govern the sport of FISA’s Environmental Policy rowing. The environment is an integral part of rowing’s core values, and shapes FISA’s strategy in all areas of its FISA’s Vision activities. To encourage the development of the sport of rowing and strengthen the bonds that unite those FISA is committed to practices that respect and who practice it. safeguard the environment in which the sport of rowing is conducted. FISA endorses responsible and FISA’s Mission sustainable environmental practices in the planning To make rowing a universally practiced and globally and staging of events, the design and construction relevant sport. To spread the sport in all its forms. of new rowing facilities and the refurbishment of existing rowing facilities. FISA promotes awareness CORE VALUES and community consultation on rowing-related Core Values of the Sport of Rowing environmental issues. Team Work: Rowers pull together towards a com- mon goal FISA’s Environmental Policy is based on seven Educational: Rowers learn self-discipline and mo- principles. These cover: tivation together with commitment 1. Habitat protection and a spirit of fair play. 2. Resource conservation 4 Media Guide © Copyright 2012 FISA & Infostrada Sports, all rights reserved > www.infostradasports.com 2. FISA 2.2. FISA contacts 3. Waste and pollution reduction FISA MEDIA TEAM CONTACTS 4. Heritage and indigenous culture recognition 5. Healthy conditions for all associated with rowing FISA Communications Manager 6. Environmental awareness and education Débora Meier-Feutren 7. Consultation with wider community FISA Media Team FISA is actively developing new strategies to fully Christine Jacobsen FISA Media Operations Officer engage itself in the promotion of clean water and the Melissa Bray FISA Journalist protection of the environment. Laura Fell FISA Communications Coordinator – Social Media FISA at Events Lisa Hayden FISA Communications Below is a summary of FISA activities during Coordinator – Website international events: Chiara Ferrara FISA Media Team Assistant • The Umpiring Commission, chaired by Patrick Igor Meijer FISA Photographer Rombaut (Belgium), supervises and advises the Jury. Detlev Seyb FISA Photographer • The Events Commission, chaired by Mike Tanner (Hong Kong China), oversees the preparation, technical aspects and running of the regatta. OTHER FISA CONTACTS • The Competitive Commission, chaired by John Boultbee (Australia), is in charge of competition Denis Oswald FISA President regulation such as the fairness committee and Matt Smith FISA Executive Director coach support. Mike Tanner Technical Delegate, Chair, • The Sports Medicine Commission, chaired by Alain FISA’s Events Commission lacoste (France), oversees all medical aspects, Svetla Otzetova Technical Delegate, including anti-doping, of the competition. FISA Events Director • FISA’s Executive Director Matt Smith represents Patrick Rombaut President of the Jury the Executive Committee in overseeing the Thor Nilsen Fairness Committee Contact operation of the event. Colleen Orsmond Events Manager For more info, go to www.worldrowing.com -> FISA -> Organisation Other World Rowing Events FISA promotes the sport of rowing as well as its main events under the brand “World Rowing”. World Rowing events are listed below: * World Rowing Championships * World Rowing Cup (annual series of three regattas) * World Rowing Under 23 Championships * World Rowing Junior Championships * World Rowing Coastal Championships * World Rowing Tour * World Rowing Masters Regatta * World Rowing City Sprints These events are all FISA-sanctioned events.