International rowing event
The1970 World Rowing Championships was the 3rdWorld Rowing Championships. It was held in 1970 at theRoyal Canadian Henley Rowing Course inSt. Catharines,Ontario, Canada. The competition involved seven events.[1][2] Prior to the 4th World Rowing Championships in1974, only men competed.[1]
TheInternational Rowing Federation (FISA) held a congress in conjunction with the1967 European Rowing Championships inVichy, France. At that congress, it was decided that the 1970 World Championships would be held outside of Europe, and that Canada was likely to be chosen as host.[3]
Medalists at the 1970 World Rowing Championships:[1][2]
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+ 7 boat final following protest in semi finals from Australia
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Gold
Silver
Bronze
East Germany
West Germany
Denmark
Argentina
Romania
Soviet Union
Poland
Czechoslovakia
New Zealand
Norway
United States
