In Photos: “Eights” Rowing Race to Celebrate 100 Years of Mendel University

An entertaining rowing exhibition took place on the River Svratka in Jundrov on Thursday evening, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Mendel University. Photos: TP / Brno Daily.

Brno, Sep 27 (BD) – In order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mendel University, an “eights” rowing race, dragon boat race, and veteran “eights” race were held on the River Svratka on Thursday. 

Mendel and Masaryk University representatives took part in the traditional university sport, in the spirit of friendly competition and to mark the important anniversaries and historical connections.

An exhibition of the history of rowing and a demonstration of historical boats was held in the Czech Rowing Club of Brno to complete the anniversary event program.

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