Domestic entry record for Henley Royal Regatta

THIS year’s Henley Royal Regatta has received a record domestic entry.

The six-day event, which begins on Tuesday, has attracted 768 entries from 19 nations, which includes a huge 589 domestic entry and 179 from overseas. A total of 4,367 athletes will compete in 404 races with qualifying races for oversubscribed events taking place today (Friday).

Richard Phelps, chair of the committee for Henley Royal Regatta, said: “In my first year as chair, I couldn’t have asked for a more exciting entry. We have incredible Olympic representation in the premier events with an eye-watering prospect of seeing the best Olympic rowing nations racing side-by-side down the Henley course. In addition, we are thrilled by such a large domestic entry, and can’t wait to see which junior, student and club crews are crowned victors come finals Sunday.

“In my first year as chair, I couldn’t have asked for a more exciting entry. Equally exciting is the entry in our new women’s event, the Bridge Challenge Plate. This new event reinforces Henley Royal Regatta’s commitment to achieving gender parity on the water.

“This provides a much-needed bridge between the top premier events and our club/student events and it’s great to see so many British clubs raise their game in order to be the first holders of this trophy.”