National rowing dominance extended with 32nd straight title

ST BENEDICT’S College has once again cemented its dominance in South African school rowing, securing the national championship title for a remarkable 32nd consecutive year.

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BENNIES rowers dominate national regatta with clean sweep. I Supplied

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The championships, held at Roodeplaat Dam from March 6 to 8, brought together 1203 athletes from 35 schools and clubs, including four from Zimbabwe, for three days of intense competition. Despite strong challenges from 14 boys’ schools, the Johannesburg-based institution maintained its longstanding pedigree in the national contest.

The 2026 regatta saw St Benedict's deliver an emphatic performance, completing a clean sweep of the major age-group trophies. The school finished first in the U14, U15, U16 and U19 categories while also being named the best sculling school of the competition.