On February 1st the 2025 USRowing Indoor National Championships unraveled across the country. With over 1,500 entries battling it out across 5 race sites, 109 national champions were crowned, two world records fell and many more personal bests got improved. The event was hosted in partnership with Atlanta Erg Sprints, NW Ergomania!, Pittsburgh Indoor Sprints, South Side Smackdown / The Tiro Cup, and Tennessee Indoor Rowing Championships.
This year’s indoor nationals were presented in part by CrewLAB and featured over 100 race categories, from U15 to Masters, Para, and Open divisions.
Record-Breaking Performances
The erg doesn’t lie, and this year, it told some incredible stories. Luanne Mills shattered the Masters K (84-89) world record by an astonishing 19 seconds, finishing in 9:52.4 at NW Ergomania!
Nancy Cook of Live2Row Studios also left her mark, breaking the Women’s Masters F (60-65) world record with a dominating time of 7:29.7—30 seconds ahead of the next competitor.
Behind the Scenes: The Importance of Community
Bringing together teams from across the country takes more than logistics—cultivating passion is critical. We spoke with Zee Steadfast, Regatta Director for the Tennessee Indoor Rowing Championships Host Site.
"An event like this takes months of planning, but the intensity of an arena full of ergs is 100% worth it. Athletes connect in a whole new way, whether their sport is on-water rowing or they're just gym buddies. Seeing groups rally behind each other and the camaraderie of competition deepen no matter the outcome is a beautiful thing. That's what teams are really made of, so much more than just erg stats."
CrewLAB Teams Shine at Indoor Nationals
One of the standout teams at this year’s Indoor Nationals was Seattle Scullers, a proud CrewLAB team that left an impressive mark on the competition. The Scullers brought home a total of 9 medals—4 bronze, 4 silver, and 1 gold—showcasing both depth and top-end speed across multiple categories.
Highlighting individual excellence, Lazio Davis-Rudin secured the prestigious Onimi Award for the fastest Junior Men’s 2K—an incredible accomplishment that reflects the strength and talent within the Seattle Scullers program.
CrewLAB is proud to support teams like Seattle Scullers, empowering them to reach their full potential both in training and on race day. Congratulations to Seattle Scullers and all the athletes who gave it their all on the erg this year!
CrewLab: Powering Performance
As a proud sponsor of the 2025 USRowing Indoor National Championships, CrewLab is honored to support the rowing community. Our platform helps athletes and coaches manage their teams in one centralized platform. Track training results and manage team logistics with CrewLAB.
A huge congratulations to all competitors, coaches, and organizers who made this event a success. Whether you raced for a national title, a personal best, or simply the challenge, your hard work defines the spirit of rowing.
See you next year!