Henley Royal Regatta 1926 - Wyfold Challenge Cup
    st. lb.  
previous event for this competitor F.F. Saunders 9 12  
previous event for this competitor F.G. Parks 11 10  
previous event for this competitor J. London 12 4 next event for this competitor
previous event for this competitor F.V.H. Harry (str) 11 11  
  Average weight 11 6  

"The Wyfold Cup entry is unusually large and the standard is good all through. Quintin and Corpus are favourites, but it will be a very open race." [The Times, previewing the regatta]

Distance Barrier Fawley Finish
Wed 30 June bye        
Thur 1 July (QF) beat Brasenose College, Oxford easily   4.03 8.35

"Quintin led by about 10 secs at Fawley and won easily" [HRR]

(Distance recorded as 2¾L in The Times)

Fri 2 July (SF) lost to London easily   3.51 8.04

"London led from the Start, reached Fawley two lengths ahead, and won easily" [HRR]

"[London] were opposing Quintin, who after their performance at Marlow were generally regarded as the probable winners. London, however, went right ahead from the start, and, rowing with quickness and long swing, beat Quintin by three lengths." [The Times]