Wargrave Challenge Cup Explained

Wargrave Challenge Cup
Location:	Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Dates:	2021 – present
Venue:	Henley Royal Regatta, River Thames

The Wargrave Challenge Cup is a rowing event for women's eights at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to female crews from all eligible clubs (not university, college or school) and rowers who are not former or current internationals.^[1]

History

The event was supposed to have been run for the first time during 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it was not held.^{[2] [3]}

Winners

width=50	Year	width=300	Winner	width=300	Runner Up
2020	No competition due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021	Leander Club^[4]	Thames Rowing Club
2022	Thames Rowing Club^[5]	Leander Club
2023	Thames Rowing Club^[6]	Leander Club
2024	Thames Rowing Club^[7]	London Rowing Club

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rules. Henley Royal Regatta. 21 October 2021.
2. Web site: Trophies and prizes. Henley Royal Regatta. 21 October 2021.
3. Web site: 2020 REGATTA CANCELLATION - STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Henley Royal Regatta.
4. Web site: Results 2021. Henley Royal Regatta. 21 October 2021.
5. Web site: Wargrave Final - Thames RC. 'A' v Leander Club, Henley 2022. Henley Royal Regatta. 4 July 2022.
6. Web site: 2023 Wargrave Cup . Henley Royal Regatta. 4 July 2022.
7. Web site: Three clubs shine in spectacular finals at Henley Royal Regatta 2024 . British Rowing . 1 August 2024.