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Sports Rowing Lean Back Boat Pitch

Quick fact

At the finish of a rowing stroke, the boat's stern can momentarily push down by several centimeters due to the rower's backward body swing, increasing drag and reducing speed.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever watched rowing and noticed rowers leaning far back at the end of each stroke? It might look powerful, but that lean can actually make the boat slower—so why do they do it?