Rowing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's coxed pair


The men's coxed pair event was part of the rowing programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics. It was one of seven rowing events for men and was the fourth appearance of the event.

Results

Source: Official results; De Wael

Round 1

Winners advanced to the second round. Losers competed in the first repechage.

Repechage 1

Winners advanced to the second round, but were ineligible for a second repechage if they lost there. Losers were eliminated.

Round 2

Winners advanced to the semifinals. Losers competed in the second repechage, if they had advanced by winning in the first round, or were eliminated if they had advanced through the first repechage.

Repechage 2

Italy had not finished the second round, so Belgium was the only team to qualify for the second repechage, receiving a bye to the semifinals.

Semifinals

Switzerland advanced uncontested to the gold medal final, and was joined by France after France won the only semifinal against Belgium. Belgium received the bronze.

Finals