Mike Altman Joins National Team 2005
in Lightweight Double Sculls
June 13, 2005
Washington, DC--Georgetown University crew alumnus Mike Altman (F '97) of the Marin Rowing Association won the final of the lightweight men's double sculls at the 2005 National Selection Regatta II on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, N.J.
The duo of Altman and Bjorn Larsen won the lightweight men's double sculls, clocking a 6:26.58 to defeat Riverside Boat Club's Greg Ruckman and Rob Zechmann by nearly four seconds. In the process, Altman and Larsen met the time standard to earn a spot on the world championships' squad. They have until June 20 to accept their spot on the national team. If the duo does accept its berth, it will mark Altman's sixth national team appearance and Larsen's first.
The national selection regattas are the first steps towards making the 2005 National Team, which will compete at the 2005 FISA World Rowing Championships August 28-September 4 in Gifu, Japan. In a change from previous years, winners of the double sculls, lightweight double sculls and open weight pairs will automatically make the national team without further selection if they meet the time standard during the NSR or at a subsequent event held before June 20. If they do not meet the time standard, the boat category will be opened up to all competitors at the 2005 World Championships Team Trials scheduled for mid July.
