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Poughkeepsie Regatta race from "summary" of The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The Poughkeepsie Regatta race was a highly competitive rowing competition in the 1930s. Eight men from the University of Washington, who practiced hard and worked together as a team, bravely fought against the odds to win the race.- The Poughkeepsie Regatta race is an iconic rowing race that requires strength, dedication and endurance from the athletes. Competitors from all over come to take part in this breathtaking race.
- Every April, fans gather along the banks of the Hudson River to witness the spectacle. It's a thrilling event in which passionate rowers battle against each other for victory and glory.
- Though the outcome of this historic competition is uncertain, you can always count on the sportsmanship and camaraderie that it brings. Here, competitors come to encourage each other and build lifelong friendships.
- The gruelling 6 mile course has been the same since its inception almost 100 years ago. It tests the technique and fortitude of every competitor as they strive to be crowned champion.
- This race may have centuries of tradition behind it but also looks towards the future, with new generations of rowers training hard to bring home the title.
