Quarterfinal 1: 12.20 p.m. Half the course was covered with the boats side by side, the Finnish crew rowing 40 to the 32–34 of the Danes. The rapid stroke of the Finns was gained, however, at the expense of length, while the Danes rowed in beautiful style with a pronounced swing of the body and long, powerful strokes. At the bath-house the Danes, who had spurted after the half-distance, had a lead of about one and a half length, which was increased at the finish to nearly three lengths.