Wisconsin men's rowing varsity wins its first Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta championship on rain-swollen Oh

Wisconsin men's rowing varsity wins its first Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta championship on rain-swollen Oh

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The collegiate regatta on the Ohio River faced flood conditions, leading to a shortened race distance. Despite the challenges, the University of Washington was favored to win. However, Wisconsin took the lead midway and secured a surprising victory over Washington. The event concluded with celebrations for Wisconsin's crew.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural condition affected the regatta day on the Ohio River?

Intense heat

Strong winds

Flood conditions

Heavy snowfall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university was initially favored to win the race?

University of Washington

Princeton University

University of Wisconsin

University of California

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what point in the race did Wisconsin take the lead?

At the start

At the halfway mark

In the final stretch

After the first mile

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what margin did Wisconsin win the race?

By three lengths

By half a length

By two lengths

By a length and a half

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who took a winner's dip after the race?

A member of the Navy crew

The race announcer

Julia Coxson

A member of the Washington crew