From September 28 to 29, the 2024 Head of Shanghai River Regatta took place on Suzhou Creek, under the theme “Rowing Beyond Boundaries.” The event attracted 41 eights, 16 single sculls, and 11 coxed fours, with around 650 participants in total.
4.2 km Chase routine
This marked the fourth year of participation for ShanghaiTech Boat Club. The 26-member ShanghaiTech team achieved a historic breakthrough, winning both the Mix8+ 500-meter City Sprint and the Mix8+ 4.2 km Chase, marking the best results in the team’s history!
On the afternoon of September 28, in the 500-meter City Sprint, the Mix8+ team faced competition from seven universities nationwide. With the coxswain's firm determination and precise commands, combined with the rowers’ powerful strokes, the ShanghaiTech team surged ahead, ultimately securing victory with a nine-second lead over the runner-up.
The 4.2 km Chase took place the following morning on September 29. Once again, the Mix8+ team showcased remarkable teamwork and perseverance to clinch first place. The men’s eight team also achieved a breakthrough, finishing fifth in the 4.2 km Chase, a notable improvement over previous years.
“Moving forward! Go ShanghaiTech!” Along the banks of the Suzhou Creek, ShanghaiTech students and faculty enthusiastically cheered on the rowing teams, waving colorful flags and offering constant encouragement. Many arrived early to secure the best viewing spots, supporting the athletes throughout the race. Their enthusiasm even attracted passersby, who joined in to cheer for ShanghaiTech.
Vice President Zhu Zhiyuan encouraged the athletes
Passersby cheered for ShanghaiTech team
Founded in September 2021, ShanghaiTech Boat Club made its debut in the 2021 Head of Shanghai River Regatta just one month after its formation. Despite early challenges, the team steadily improved over the years. Through unwavering effort and dedication from both the athletes and their coaches, and with strong support from the university, they finally reached the top of the podium. The ShanghaiTech community eagerly anticipates more triumphs and surprises from the team in the future.
ShanghaiTech team members:
Mix8+ 500-meter City Sprint, First Place
Fang Yiping (Coxswain), Cao Lei, Hai Xiaowen, Xia Mingfei, Wang Yibo, Xu Jingxian, Xie Yijun, Guo Zhiqiao, Huang Zhejing
Substitutes: Gu Zixin, Mao Xinyu, Sun Wenyan
Mix8+ 4.2km Chase, First Place
Fang Yiping (Coxswain), Cao Lei, Hai Xiaowen, Xia Mingfei, Wang Yibo, Xu Jingxian, Xie Yijun, Guo Zhiqiao, Huang Zhejing
Substitutes: Gu Zixin, Mao Xinyu, Sun Wenyan
Men’s Eight 4.2km Chase, Fifth Place
Jiang Chuwen (Coxswain), Liu Kaixin, Hu Yu, Xu Xijie, Xu Zixiang, Li Guo, Zhao Yiqun, Wang Ruichuan, Huang Wei
Substitutes: Zeng Ruiyang, Ding Bohan
Men’s Eight 500-meter City Sprint, Eighth Place
Jiang Chuwen (Coxswain), Li Guo, Hu Yu, Xu Xijie, Xu Zixiang, Ding Bohan, Zhao Yiqun, Wang Ruichuan, Huang Wei
Substitutes: Zeng Ruiyang, Liu Kaixin