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in the Soviet Union. The competition for men had been held the previous month in

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. The regatta in Khimki was held from 6 to 8 September. Five boat classes were contested (W1x, W2x, W4x+, W4+, W8+). Eleven countries nominated a total of 33 boats for the regatta, which was held over 1,000 metres. Five lanes were available and this meant that in three boat classes, there was only the final: W2x, W4+, and W8+.

German participation

FISA did not recognise East Germany as a country and insisted on one German team per boat class. The selection trials were won by West Germany in the single sculls boat class ( Karen Wolf), but the other four boat classes were won by East Germany. Wolf came fifth in the final in Khimki.

Medal summary – women's events

On the day of the finals, it rained heavily and there was a strong crosswind. Those rowers in the lane closest to the shore were least affected by the wind. The singles as the smallest boats are most affected, and the British medal favourite,

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, hit the buoys twice and came fourth, and the previous European champion, Alena Postlová, capsized.

Medals table

The Soviet Union won all five gold medals. Other countries that competed in the finals but did not win medals were Great Britain, West Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland.

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, the first women who had travelled to space in June 1963, donated a crystal cup that was won by the Soviet team for being the most successful country.

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Khimki Sports competitions in Moscow 1963 in women's rowing