The 2018 European Rowing Championships were rowing championships for European members of the

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(FISA) plus Israel. They were held as part of a new multi-sport European Championships at the Strathclyde Country Park near Motherwell, Scotland.

Background

2018 was the first time that the

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, first held in 1893, were being held in Scotland. Competitions were being held in 17 boat classes with both

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and open weight events. Nearly 500 rowers were participating. The host,

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, had nominated a 53-strong team for the competition.

Medal summary

Men

Women

Medal table

References

External links

Results book − Rowing
{{European championships in 2018

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International sports competitions in Glasgow

Rowing competitions in the United Kingdom

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