Temple University Athletics
TEMPLE'S GAVIN WHITE LEADS USA TO GOLD MEDAL
9.2.03 | Men's Crew
The U.S. men's pair with coxswain of Andy Kelly, Matt Rich, and Dan Beery built a 0.75-second advantage at the 500-meter mark. The U.S. boat continued to push away from the Australian crew and made a big move in the third quarter of the race to take a full-length advantage after 1,500 meters. Kelly, Rich, and Beery crossed the line in a time of 7:10.11 to win the gold medal, 3.02 seconds ahead of Australia's 7:13.13. Canada finished third in a time of 7:20.23, winning the bronze medal.
Former Owl rower Marcus McElhenney served as the coxswain for the men's four with coxswain that won the gold at the championships while another Owl alum, Jason Read was second position on the U.S. eight boat that took home the silver medal.
