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| 1961 European Rowing Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Vltava |
| Location | Prague, Czechoslovakia |
| Dates | 18–20 August 1961 (women) 24–27 August 1961 (men) |
| Nations | 9 (women) and 20 (men) |
The 1961 European Rowing Championships were rowing championships held on the Vltava (Moldau) in the Czechoslovakian capital Prague. The event for women was held from 18 to 20 August,[1] and 9 countries competed with 32 boats.[2] The event for men was held from 24 to 27 August, and 20 countries entered boats. Men competed in all seven Olympic boat classes (M1x, M2x, M2-, M2+, M4-, M4+, M8+), and just three countries entered boats in all classes: the hosts Czechoslovakia, the Soviet Union, and a combined German team.[3] Women entered in five boat classes (W1x, W2x, W4x+, W4+, W8+).[1] The regatta was held in five lanes, with rowers proceeding in the direction of the river's flow.[2]
- ^ a b "Berechtigter Optimismus der Ruderer". Neue Zeit (in German). Vol. 17, no. 176. 1 August 1961. p. 5. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.(registration required)
- ^ a b Smalman-Smith, Helena (10 March 2017). "1961 Women's European Rowing Championships". Rowing Story. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "20 Länder gaben Meldung ab". Berliner Zeitung (in German). Vol. 17, no. 220. 11 August 1961. p. 9. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.(registration required)