Parati Competitive Rowing’s Clare Mckenna Earns National Championship

Sarasota, Florida — Parati Competitive Rowing concluded an outstanding showing at the 2026 USRowing Youth Nationals Regatta, with 12 crews and 43 athletes representing the program. As a relatively small club, Parati qualified the fifth-most crews of any team in the regatta, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of its program.
Following productive practices on Tuesday and Wednesday, the team competed in time trials on Thursday, with semifinals and lower finals taking place Friday and Saturday. The regatta culminated on Sunday with the Grand Finals.

Grand Final Results
Five Parati crews reached the Grand Final, competing for national championship honors:
• Clare McKenna, the 2025 U16 National Champion, won gold in the Women’s U17 1x and was crowned the 2026 U17 1x National Champion.
• Harry Godin, the reigning 2025 U17 1x National Champion, placed 5th in the Men’s 1x.
• Seniors Charlotte Butts and Liliana Shriver earned bronze in the Women’s Pair, finishing 3rd in the nation.
• Timothy Reinhart and Christian Bohn placed 6th in the Men’s U17 2x.
• The U16 8+ crew — Annabelle Dobbin, Marie Lilou Stapfer Paz, Lyla Haynes, Allegra Thompson, Addison Bennett, Katherine Ulrich, Gianna Longo, Elise Bohn, and coxswain Alice Dobbin — finished 7th in the nation.

B Final Results
Two Parati crews advanced to the B Final:
• Men’s 2V 4x – Rohan Kamdar, Brandon Ezem Weir, Elliot Godin, and Esteban Barbosa finished 13th in the nation.
• Women’s U17 4x – Madilynn Dillar, Ellison Jelinek, Stella Straub, and Nellie Coleman finished 19th in the nation.

C Final Results
Five Parati crews competed in the C Final:
• Men’s 2x – Ethan Pickard and Theodore Bodie finished 24th in the nation.
• Men’s 4x – Adrian Manrique, Liam Barnes, Shawn Su, and Klim Zolotarev finished 22nd in the nation.
• Men’s 2V 4x B – Ahren Iwanaka, Greyson Labian, Andrew Ulrich, and Eliot Barnes finished 22nd in the nation.
• Men’s U17 4x – David Yamakov, Hayden Samay, Julian Herz, and Robert Riess finished 20th in the nation.
• Men’s U16 Coxed 4x – James Straub, Bradley Jelinek, Nathaniel Davis, Dominic Reinhart, and coxswain Valentina Niembro finished 18th in the nation.

Head Coach Michael Rosman shared his thoughts on the team’s performance:
“This past year marked Parati’s 14th season, and it is incredibly gratifying to see how far this program has come. Rowing is a demanding sport that requires tremendous dedication and hard work. Success, however, is straightforward — it is the direct result of that consistent effort. Our athletes’ performance this weekend in Sarasota showcased the payoff of their year-round commitment.
I must also recognize two-time National Champion Clare McKenna, who perfectly embodies the Parati work ethic. She is consistently the first on the water and the last off, never taking shortcuts regardless of how grueling the training. Her success this weekend was a vivid reflection of that commitment. We are all excited to cheer her on this week as she competes for a spot on the United States National Team.”
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About Parati Competitive Rowing Parati Competitive Rowing is a competitive rowing program dedicated to developing athletes of all ages through rigorous training, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence on and off the water. We offer summer camps starting June 22nd.

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