Henley Royal Regatta
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Henley Royal Regatta is a British rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the Oxfordshire town of Henley-on-Thames. It was established on 26 March 1839. It differs from the three other regat
A race taking place at the 2004 regatta
Henley crest
Henley Royal Regatta Headquarters by the Remenham end of Henley Bridge
Two crews racing in the Temple Challenge Cup at Henley in 2003
Grand Challenge Cup
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The Grand Challenge Cup is a rowing competition for men's eights. It is the oldest and best-known event at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is ope
Henley Royal Regatta
…a course of 1 mile and 550yds, or 2,112m. The regatta regularly attracts international crews to race. The most prestigious event at the regatta is the Grand Challenge Cup for men's Eights, which has been awarded since the regatta was first staged. As the regatta pre-dates any national or international rowing organization…
The Prize Medal of the 1937 Grand Challenge Cup
E.B. Gibson's medal for winning the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Regatta with Royal Chester in 1856
Leander defeat University of Pennsylvania in the Grand Challenge Cup final on 5 July 1901, in a race described as 'something wonderful'.
Royal Sport Nautique de Gand, winners in 1907