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The 1970 World Rowing Championships was the 3rd
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. It was held in 1970 at the
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in St. Catharines,
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, Canada. The competition involved seven events. Prior to the 4th World Rowing Championships in 1974, only men competed.


Background

The
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(FISA) held a congress in conjunction with the
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in
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, France. At that congress, it was decided that the 1970 World Championships would be held outside of Europe, and that Canada was likely be chosen as host.


Medal summary

Medalists at the 1970 World Rowing Championships:


Men's events


Event codes


Medal table


Finals

+ 7 boat final following protest in semi finals from Australia


References

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World Rowing Championships The World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). It is a week-long event held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer and in non-Olympic years is the highlight of th ...
World Rowing Championships The World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). It is a week-long event held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer and in non-Olympic years is the highlight of th ...
1970 World Rowing Championships Rowing competitions in Canada
World Rowing Championships The World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). It is a week-long event held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer and in non-Olympic years is the highlight of th ...
World Rowing Championships The World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). It is a week-long event held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer and in non-Olympic years is the highlight of th ...