Rowing
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Rowing, sometimes called crew in the United States, is the sport of racing boats using oars. It differs from paddling sports in that rowing oars are attached to the boat using oarlocks, while paddles are not connected to the boat. Rowing is... Wikipedia
Equipment: Racing shell, oars
First modern-day competition: 1715
Highest governing body: World Rowing Federation
Mixed-sex: Separate competitions
Olympic: since 1900 (men only); since 1976 (both men and women)
Team members: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9 (depending on boat class and whether there is a coxswain)
Venue: River, artificial lake, canal, ocean