Rowing

Rowing, initially an ancient mode of transport, became a competitive sport in England in the 17th century, marked by iconic events like the race between Oxford and Cambridge in 1829. Since its introduction to the Olympic Games in 1896, rowing has evolved with individual and crewed events over 2000 metres, involving disciplines such as sculls and sculls. Despite the initial dominance of the United States, other nations such as the USSR and Germany emerged. Iconic figures such as Sir Steve Redgrave, with five gold medals, and Elisabeta Oleniuc-Lipă, with five Olympic titles, have made history in the sport.