The 1996 World Rowing Championships were

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that were held on 11 August 1996 in conjunction with the

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, Scotland, United Kingdom. The event took place at

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. Since 1996 was an Olympic year for rowing, the World Championships did not include Olympic events scheduled for the

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Medal summary

Men's events

Women's events

Medal table

References

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World Championships, 1996

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World Rowing Championships, 1996