—country of origin
—first recorded
1900Olympic debut
9disciplines & variants
5international bodies
Rowing is a water sport. The sport is governed internationally by Arab Rowing Federation. It has featured at the Olympic Games since 1900 (29 editions). Wikidata lists 9 disciplines or variants under it.
TypeWater sports
PractitionersCoxswain, Rower, Rowing coach
Governing bodyArab Rowing Federation, Balkan Rowing Association, Commonwealth Rowing Association
Olympic statusOn the programme · since 1900
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
9
Coastal rowingRowing practiced at seaIndoor rowingType of sportOcean rowingRowing across oceansPara rowingSport of rowing adapted for participants with disabilitiesSingle scullBoat class in rowing
Cutter rowing
Lightweight rowingCategory of rowing
ScullingRowing technique
SweepType of rowing when a rower has one oar
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Rowing or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Paralympic Games | 3 | 2008 | 2016 | 2008, 2012, 2016 |
| Summer Youth Olympic Games | 3 | 2014 | 2026 | 2014, 2018, 2026 |
| Pan American Games | 19 | 1951 | 2023 | 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023 … |
| Mediterranean Games | 12 | 1951 | 2018 | 1991, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2018 … |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | 12 | 1982 | 2026 | 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2023, 2026 … |
| Asian Games | 11 | 1986 | 2026 | 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2023, 2026 … |
| Summer World University Games | 7 | 1987 | 2025 | 1987, 1989, 1993, 2013, 2015, 2023, 2025 |
| Commonwealth Games | 7 | 1930 | 1986 | 1930, 1938, 1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1986 |
| South American Games | 5 | 2006 | 2026 | 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2026 |
| African Games | 2 | 2007 | 2019 | 2007, 2019 |
| Goodwill Games | 1 | 1986 | 1986 | 1986 |
| Bolivarian Games | 1 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Pilot Gig Championships | 1990 | — | — |
Editions — seasons or tournaments recorded as separate entries in Wikidata.Nothing found — try another filter.
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Playing area
Equipment