the team saw six of its boats finish in the top 10 and five race their way into the top-eight grand finals
Ridgewood Crew sophomore Marelia Leou and freshman Gracie Demarcado won a bronze medal in the Womens Youth Inclusive 2x event at the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida.
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Sarasota, Florida – Ridgewood Crew closed out a record-breaking spring rowing season by setting even more program-best standards at the four-day 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. While dealing with consistently sweltering heat as well as unpredictable thunderstorms that wreaked havoc on the racing schedule, the team saw six of its boats finish in the top 10 and five race their way into the top-eight grand finals. And the team also brought home its second bronze medal in two years, this time placing third in the Womens Youth Inclusive 2x race.
