Get ready for an exhilarating sporting event that will have you on the edge of your seat! The 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals are almost here, and this year's competition promises to be a thrilling preview of what's to come at the Olympic Games in LA 2028. Mark your calendars for November 6-9, as the world's top coastal rowers descend upon Antalya, Türkiye, for an action-packed four days of racing.
But here's where it gets controversial... unlike traditional rowing, these beach sprints begin on land! Athletes sprint down the beach, launch into their boats, navigate buoys, and then sprint back to the finish line, creating an intense and unique head-to-head format. It's a test of both physical strength and strategic thinking, and this year's finals will showcase a record-breaking ten championship boat classes, including the highly anticipated debut of the Inclusion Mixed Double Sculls (INMix2x).
In the men's solo category, reigning world champion Chris Bak from the USA will defend his title against a formidable field, including Olympic Champion Spencer Turrin from Australia. The women's solo promises an epic battle between Olympic medallist Emma Twigg of New Zealand and reigning World and European Beach Sprint Champion Magdalena Lobnig of Austria. With a diverse range of athletes from various countries, this year's competition is shaping up to be an international affair.
The schedule for the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals is packed with exciting heats, repechages, and victory ceremonies. All times are local (UTC+3), so make sure to tune in and catch the live action!
Thursday, November 6:
- 09:00 Heats: JM1x, JW1x, JM2x, JMix2x
- 13:00 Heats: M1x, W1x, Mix4x, Mix2x
- 15:45 Repechage: JM2x, JW2x
Friday, November 7:
- 08:30 Heats: JM1x, JW1x, M1x, W1x, JMix2x, Mix2x
- 11:50 Heat: INMix2x
- 13:30 Last 16: JM1x, JW1x, JMix2x
- 15:25 Last 8: JM2x, JW2x
Saturday, November 8:
- 08:45 Repechage: INMix2x, Mix4x
- 09:40 Last 16: M1x, W1x, Mix2x
- 13:05 Last 8: JM1x, JW1x, JMix2x
- 16:00 Victory Ceremony: JM2x, JW2x, JM1x, JW1x, JMix2x
Sunday, November 9:
- 09:05 Last 8: Mix4x, M1x, W1x, Mix2x, INMix2x
- 15:00 Victory Ceremony & Closing Ceremony
Don't miss out on the chance to witness history in the making! You can watch the live action on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com, with territorial restrictions applying. Additionally, live streaming will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 local time (UTC+3) at worldrowing.com.
And this is the part most people miss... the unique format of beach sprint rowing offers an exciting twist on traditional rowing, and it's a format that will be showcased at the upcoming Olympic Games. So, will beach sprint rowing become a fan favorite? Will the inclusion of mixed double sculls change the game? These are the questions we're leaving for you to ponder and discuss in the comments!
Get ready to cheer on your favorites and witness the future of rowing!
