MidAtlantic Erg Sprints

The MidAtlantic Erg Sprints has been an Alexandria institution for 30 years. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
The MidAtlantic Erg Sprints has been an Alexandria institution for 30 years. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
Over 1,700 rowers packed the hallways of T.C. Williams High School for the event. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
More than 1,700 rowers packed the hallways of T.C. Williams High School for the event. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
The complete event list for the 30th annual MidAtlantic Erg Sprints, which included more than 350 races. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
One of the original, wooden ergs that was used when the event first began 30 years ago. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
One of the original wooden ergs that was used when the event began 30 years ago. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
This year's crop of modern ergs, which are all tied electronically to a central timing station. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
This year’s crop of modern ergs, which are all tied electronically to a central timing station. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
Each racing area has an electronic board which displays the racers in the same way you would see in a race on water. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
The adaptive rowers bring an inspirational turn to the event, serving as examples for the legions of young rowers. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
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The MidAtlantic Erg Sprints has been an Alexandria institution for 30 years. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
Over 1,700 rowers packed the hallways of T.C. Williams High School for the event. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
One of the original, wooden ergs that was used when the event first began 30 years ago. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
This year's crop of modern ergs, which are all tied electronically to a central timing station. (WTOP/Noah Frank)
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