CHESTERTOWN, Md. -- The Wellesley College crew team capped a week of spring training with a dominating performance at a three-team race on the Chester River on Saturday. The Blue swept all four contested races against Washington College and Mount Holyoke College.

In the varsity eight race, Wellesley got off to a fast start but Washington College battled back and led at the 1000-meter mark. From there, the Blue made a powerful move, took the lead and then cruised to an open water victory. Wellesley recorded a time of 7:17.91, followed by Washington College with a 7:23.61, and Mount Holyoke with an 8:09.55.

Wellesley's second varsity eight also had a great race, getting off to a fast start and then winning easily. The Blue ended the race with a time of 7:58.25, followed by Washington College in 8:13.52 and Mount Holyoke in 8:40.0.

Wellesley also finished first in both of the novice races contested. In the novice eight race, the Blue bolted off the line and never looked back, topping Mount Holyoke by over 24 seconds. Wellesley finished in 8:13.83, while Mount Holyoke recorded an 8:49.39.

In the other novice race, the Blue's second novice boat raced against Mount Holyoke's third varsity boat. Not to be outdone, Wellesley's novices posted the largest margin of victory, racing against varsity opponents. The Blue finished in a time of 8:34.74, followed by Mount Holyoke in 9:19.19.

Wellesley is back in action on April 6th, with a race in in Saratoga Springs against Williams and William Smith.



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