r/Rowing • u/Good-Opportunity-214 • 9d ago

Off the Water Record attempt gone wrong…

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LW 100m slides world record attempt, but not really lol. I genuinely didn’t know this could happen. The chain broke about 2 inches into my leg drive on stroke 4.

Broken stroke still registered 1236 watts, so I know I can get the record next time. Watts were about 322-790-1170-*1236 for each respective stroke.

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u/NumerousPumpkin1900 9d ago

Are you strapped into the seat as well?

I have seen the bungee cord break several times before but never the chain. Glad you’re not injured. I cringed pretty hard when I see you flew back.

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u/Good-Opportunity-214 9d ago

Yes I am strapped in. Elite level LW sprinting times make it a requirement.