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Ergonomics in Team Rowing

Quick fact

In elite rowing, a change of just 1 cm in oar length can alter the boat's speed by several seconds over a 2000m race.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why rowing crews move as one, yet each rower's seat and oar are meticulously adjusted? The secret lies in ergonomics—the science of fitting the boat to the athlete.