Fun Fact: The Men's Rowing Team at Mercyhurst has transitioned into an entirely Lightweight Program over the past few years.
This means that all of the guys have to weigh in under 160lbs on race day. The part that makes it even more interesting is that most of the races require each boat to have an average weight of 155lbs. This means that while the guys have to be under 160lbs, many of the guys have to be even lighter in order to bring the boat average down to 155lbs. I have seen some of the guys cut weight in the most ridiculous ways while at college and it only goes to show how much of a commitment this is to them. One of the most eye opening things when I came here was sitting in the dining hall after practices and watching how much thought the guys put into what they are eating. It comes down to a science for most of them, and this sport engulfs every aspect of their life; on and off the water.
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