All four Viking shells are grand final winners at WIRA Championships

The Western Washington University women's rowing team posted grand final victories in all four of its races Sunday in the school's finest performance at the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship Regatta held at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma.

The Vikings, ranked No.1 in the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association NCAA Division II Poll, had gold medal performances in the varsity four, junior varsity eight and varsity eight grand finals for Division II, Division III and club entries as well as the novice four in all categories.

Western was unbeaten in seven races at the two-day event. The Vikings won all three of their qualifying heats Saturday, each with the fastest time of the field.

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