U.S. Para Crews Set to Compete at World Cup II in Varese, Italy

The United States will field two Para crews at World Cup II, taking place June 13–15 in Varese, Italy. In addition to the Para national team entries, several crews from the U.S. senior national team will also compete. Lineups for the senior team will be announced in June.

Returning to international competition are two members of the silver-medal-winning PR3 mixed four with coxswain from the Paris Paralympics, Emelie Eldracher and Ben Washburne. They will be joined by Paralympic alternate Max Allemeier, as well as Annabelle Miller and Sarah Menefee.

In the PR1 Men’s Single Sculls, Andrew Mangan returns to represent the U.S. Para national team, having competed in this event at both the 2022 and 2023 World Rowing Championships.

U.S. Para Lineups for World Cup II

PR3 Mixed Four with Coxswain

• Emelie Eldracher
• Ben Washburne
• Max Allemeier
• Annabelle Miller
• Sarah Menefee

PR1 Men’s Single Sculls

• Andrew Mangan

Coaching & Support Staff

• Ellen Minzner
• Katy Ruderman
• Wendy Wilbur
• Geoff Keller

Event coverage will be available on USRowing.org and WorldRowing.com.

USRowing would like to thank Filippi Lido, the Official Boat Supplier for the U.S. Senior, Under 23, and Para Rowing National Teams. Under the agreement, Filippi is providing USRowing a fleet of boats for international competitions including the World Rowing Cup regattas, World Rowing Championships, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games, as well as a domestic training fleet for the USRowing Training Center.