1969 European Rowing Championships the 1967 European Rowing Championships in Vichy, the International Rowing Federation (FISA) had decided that the 1969 Championships would be held on the Lake of Banyoles in Spain. Circumstances changed and the event moved to Austria. 1969 European Rowing Championships The 1969 European Rowing Championships were rowing championships held on the Wörthersee in the Austrian city of Klagenfurt. This edition of the European Rowing Championships was held from 5 to 7 September for women, and a few days later for men. Women entered in five boat classes (W1x, W2x, W4x+, W4+, W8+), and 15 countries—including the United States—sent 47 boats.
Ottawa Rowing Club a popular ski venue and he became one of several leading figures of his generation to help develop the site and the sport. For a time, he became director of the Canadian Ski Association, which later became Alpine Canada. As for Ted Graves, his Olympic participation came after serving under the Royal Canadian Air Forces during World War II (415 Squadron Bomber Command) and being a prisoner of war. Hereafter is a list of athletes born in Ottawa or have rowed with the Ottawa Rowing Club and have participated in international events. Participation in the Olympic Games: Participation to the