Local Olympian earns spot on national team

Anders Weiss finishes first in men's pair at trials

Posted 8/23/17

Barrington's Anders Weiss and Michael Colella of Md., captured top honors in the men's pair event at the 2017 U.S. Senior and Para World Championship Trials on Mercer Lake recently.

With the win, …

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Local Olympian earns spot on national team

Anders Weiss finishes first in men's pair at trials

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Barrington's Anders Weiss and Michael Colella of Md., captured top honors in the men's pair event at the 2017 U.S. Senior and Para World Championship Trials on Mercer Lake recently.

With the win, Weiss, who competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, and Colella have qualified for the 2017 World Rowing Championships, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 1 in Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla.

Weiss and Colella finished in first place in the finals, 2.59 seconds ahead of the field.

The full U.S. National Team roster will be announced by Aug. 28. 

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