VARESE, Italy – Former Washington State University rower, Lisa Roman, placed second, earning silver, as part of Canada’s women’s eight crew at the 2015 World Cup II, June 18-21, at Varese, Italy.
For the second-straight year at World Cup II, the Canadians finished second behind the Americans. The U.S. finished with a time of 6:03.27, just over two seconds ahead of Canada. Great Britain placed third with a time of 6:08.66, over three second behind Canada’s time of 6:05.53. The United States led the entire race and held off Canada’s comeback, extending its lead in the final 500 meters.