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Asher M. Meron

Asher Meron '29 is a staff writer for the Sports Board. He is a beat writer for men's crew. He lives in Canaday Hall and concentrates in Economics and Statistics.

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Harvard Lightweights Conclude Season at the Henley Royal Regatta

By Asher M. Meron  • 

Earlier this month, the Harvard Lightweights competed across the pond at the Henley Royal Regatta (HRR), an event known for decadent dressing and setup, as well as large crowds and popularity among international rowing fans who travel from all over the world to attend.


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Men’s Heavyweights Sweep Yale at Harvard-Yale Regatta

The Harvard men’s heavyweight crew team swept Yale at the annual Harvard-Yale regatta in New London, Conn. This weekend marked the 159th edition of the regatta, which began in 1852 and has been held annually since 1859.


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Harvard Earns Silver and Bronze Medals at National Championships

By Asher M. Meron  • 

The Harvard men’s heavyweight rowing team competed in the IRA National Championships this weekend, securing medals in the 2V and 3V races and a third-place overall team finish.


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Harvard Wins Third Straight National Championship

By Asher M. Meron  • 

Head coach Billy Boyce’s lightweight rowing program has shown once again that there is no comparable team in the country, as the Crimson completed its three-peat on Sunday with another gold medal at the IRA National Championships.


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Men’s Lightweight Rowing Strives for a Three-Peat

A two-year undefeated streak in the 1V boat isn't the only exceptional aspect of the Harvard men's lightweight crew team. The quest for an IRCA National Championship three-peat has also led the team to be named The Crimson's 2026 Team of the Year.


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Harvard Men’s Heavies Set Course Record in Sweep of Northeastern

By Asher M. Meron  • 

The Harvard men’s heavyweight crew team completed its final non-championship race on Tuesday morning as the Crimson hosted the Northeastern Huskies on the Charles. Harvard’s V8 boat made history in the race, logging the fastest time in course history.


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Harvard Men’s Heavies Splits Wins with Penn, Retains Adams Cup in Choppy Weather

By Asher M. Meron  • 

The Harvard men’s heavyweight crew team continued its season on the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania on Saturday morning, facing Penn and Navy for the Adams Cup. The Crimson fielded five boats, with the top three boats winning their respective races to retain the Adams Cup.


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Harvard Men’s Lightweight Crew Earns Three Cups, Keeps Winning Streak Going

By Asher M. Meron  • 

The Harvard men’s lightweight crew team kept its dominant winning streak alive on Saturday as it took down Princeton and Yale to earn three trophies: the Goldthwait, Vogel, and Prentke Cups.


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Harvard Men’s Lightweight Crew Keeps Winning, Sweeps MIT and Navy

By Asher M. Meron  • 

The Harvard men’s lightweight crew team continued its dominant run this weekend as it swept Navy and MIT to win the Haines Cup and Paulovich Trophy.


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Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Crew Splits Races with Princeton, Loses Compton Cup

By Asher M. Meron  • 

The Harvard men’s heavyweight crew team continued its season at home on Saturday morning, facing Princeton for the Compton Cup. The Tigers ultimately won the Cup as the two teams split the four races, but Princeton was able to win the crucial V8 event.

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