Black-owned Philadelphia rowing organization works to diversify the sport
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
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BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Wakisha Bailey introduces us to the founder of BLJ Community Rowing who is working to make one of the least diverse sports more accessible.
5,000 athletes representing almost 100 teams from 18 states along with international competitors are participating in the regatta.
After last year's Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River was canceled midway due to dangerous currents, parents and the over 4,000 student-athletes competing are excited for good conditions in 2026. Brandon Goldner reports from the time trials portion of the largest high school rowing regatta.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
Central High School rower Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate career at the University of Pennsylvania.
Central High School graduate Cypress Kaulbach overcame doubts about her size to enjoy a collegiate rowing career at the University of Pennsylvania. Krystle Rich reports.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, historic landmarks across the country are drawing renewed attention. In Philadelphia, few are as recognizable as Boathouse Row.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
This weekend, athletes with disabilities will take to the Cooper River for the 42nd annual Bayada Regatta, the nation's longest-running adaptive rowing competition.
Before she packs her bags for Stanford University, 17-year-old Lexi Gormley is chasing gold — halfway across the world.
Lexi Gormley, who recently graduated from Atlantic City High School, is in Lithuania to represent Team USA in the World Rowing Junior Championships. Gormley talked to reporter Wakisha Bailey about her upcoming race.
The Philadelphia Youth Regatta is billed as the largest one-day sprint regatta in the U.S., bringing together middle and high school athletes from several states.
High water levels on the Schuylkill River led to the cancellation of the remainder of the 98th annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta.
The 98th Stotesbury Cup Regatta is making waves on the Schuylkill River, though Mother Nature isn't making it easy.
"All competition all day long and all day tomorrow." The Stotesbury Cup Regatta presented by Toyota is underway on the Schuylkill River. Wakisha Bailey was live on the riverbank all morning as foggy weather lightened up, chatting with athletes and organizers. Friday begins with six hours of time trials.
Thousands of athletes are getting ready for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia this weekend.
Thousands of athletes from around the country and their coaches are in Philadelphia getting ready for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta this weekend. The gloomy weather did not stop their preparations for the largest high school rowing regatta in the world.
One of the year's premier college rowing events returned to Camden County on Saturday. The Knecht Cup features rowers from dozens of the country’s top programs. Ray Strickland reports.
In October, the team will be in Boston for the first-ever Survivor Rowing Network race.
A group of Philadelphia breast cancer survivors are getting ready for a big rowing competition, the first of its kind. Stephanie Stahl reports
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
Alongside swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead will be a flagbearer for the American team in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies.
