Germany Win Men's Eight Rowing Gold - London 2012 Olympics

Germany win gold in the men's eight rowing event at the Eton Dorney as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games (1 August).

Canada won the silver medal in the event with Team GB claiming bronze.

Rowing has been staged at all the editions of the Olympic Games, except in 1896 in Athens. It was, however, on the programme, but a stormy sea compelled the organisers to cancel the events.
Women made their debut at the Games in 1976 in Montreal. They competed in a smaller programme. The Olympic Games in 1996 in Atlanta marked the introduction of the lightweight events.

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[TheRealBoof]

Germany's move on the last 250m brought me to tears. Half a boat-length of overtake in less than 100m is the kind of rare determination that makes this race so memorable.

[peterhomann]

What I truly appreciate -as a German- is the sportsmanship of English commentators. Be it football (soccer for our American friends) or here: they just give respect even when their onw team lost. No trash talk, no excuses like the water was wetter under the German boat, just acknowledgement of a great athletic performance... That's what makes a true champion. And they got us in Rio: UK Gold Germany Silver. It's a great rivalry of two countries with a great rowing history. I hope it goes on like this.

[matthiasmoser]

This olympics final was like: lots of English speaking countries and Germany+ Netherlands

[ppeter]

It's a fantastic skill from the commentator to sap all emotion out of the race. It's a shame Gary Herbert's commentary isn't on this.

[trust]

What an incredible finish by Canada, !

[Pinksie]

Canada at the end, though... Damn. Just damn.

[MonstrotousM]

Endurance events in the Olympics always move me the most.

[lovemecom]

That was great. Rowing is so hard. This sport is interesting.

[sarahmforever]

Go Germany! They sure pulled it out on this one!

[Mensodor]

16:57 3 seat canada, telling the world how to be a frikin' horse

[joeecoollunder]

its amazing that at any one time there will be at least two crews exactly in time with each other

[griffinwagner]

This is the most viewed rowing related video on the Olympics channel. I checked. The next most viewed video (as of may 2017) is 20 years of badmiton.

[muttface]

adamski in the german bow has amazing technique

[austinmahony]

Canadas Bowman in the final 200m was giving it absolute welly. Interesting technique aswell, in that he opens up very early. I guess hes trying to lever the bow of the boat up out of the water?

[nathanferm]

What a beautifully set boat, the 8 that I row in constantly bobs back and forth on starboard/port 😂

[scottabdavidson]

It is annoying that it says who wins in the title. It ruins it.

[edwardlemmings]

Different wind conditions would make a big difference to the overall time.

[jimhaas]

A SUPER 4th 500m by the Canucks! Great race!

[schimmel]

The race with german commentary, that would be Norbert Galeske

[srsly]

yes, but in the right conditions olympic boats get low 5:20's.
A junior crew must've had a helluva tailwind, but still, very impressive time indeed.