German rowers win European titles despite Lombardy heatwave
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Posted Aug 2, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-02-1600
Oliver Zeidler won his fourth European single sculls title as German rowers competed on Lake Varese despite severe heat warnings in Lombardy.
German rowers secured multiple titles at the European Rowing Championships on Lake Varese in Italy, defying severe weather warnings. Olympic champion Oliver Zeidler captured his fourth European Championship gold medal in the single sculls event, setting the benchmark once again for the German team.
The victories occurred despite local Italian authorities issuing extreme heat warnings across the Lombardy region and advising against strenuous physical exertion over the weekend. Competitors nevertheless took to the water on Lake Varese to complete the scheduled championship races.
Sources: FAZ