News•Feb 28, 2026
Records Fall and Champions Crowned During 2026 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships, Presented by Concept2
The 2026 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships, presented by Concept2, wrapped up on 28 February with athletes competing from homes worldwide via connected indoor rowing machines. New sprint records fell, including a 435‑metre world‑record in the Men’s 1‑minute and a 368‑metre women’s 1‑minute set by Denmark’s Var Guriardottir Hansen. Denmark swept both sprint titles, while lightweight 5000‑metre races produced tight finishes under 19 minutes. The event also introduced Indoor Adaptive categories, expanding para‑athlete participation.
