The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a

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event for men's

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s at the annual

Henley Royal Regatta Henley Royal Regatta (or Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage) is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. It was established on 26 March 1839. It differs from the thre ...

on the

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. First run in 1844, it is open to male scullers from all eligible

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s.Henley Royal Regatta Results of Final Races 1946–2009
The Diamond Challenge Sculls, the

Wingfield Sculls The Wingfield Sculls is a rowing race held annually on the River Thames in London, England, on the Championship Course from Putney to Mortlake. The race is between single scullers and is usually on the Saturday three to four weeks before the S ...

and the London Cup in the

Metropolitan Regatta The Metropolitan Regatta is an international rowing regatta. It takes place on Dorney Lake, Buckinghamshire near Eton next to the River Thames in southern England. It attracts crews from schools, clubs, and universities from around the United K ...

make up the "Triple Crown" of the three premier single sculling events in the United Kingdom.

Winners

References

{{HRRevents Events at Henley Royal Regatta Rowing trophies and awards Recurring events established in 1844

Winners

See also

References