Drexel's former rower Steve Kaspryzk and the United States men's eight missed a bronze medal finished by just 0.3 seconds to Great Britain on the world-class waters of the Eton Dorney Lake. Germany, unbeaten in three years and the favorite leading into the Olympic Games, crossed the finish line first with a time of 5:48.75 for a gold medal. Canada claimed a silver medal with a time of 5:49.98 followed by Great Britain at 5:51.18 for a bronze medal.The United States men's eight featured coxswain Zach Vlahos (Piedmont, Calif.), stroke Grant James (DeKalb, Ill.), David Banks (Potomac, Md.), Drexel standout Kasprzyk (Cinnaminson, N.J.), Jake Cornelius (Brooktondale, N.Y.), Brett Newlin (Riverton, Wyo.), Ross James (DeKalb, Ill.), Will Miller (Duxbury, Mass.) and Giuseppe Lanzone (Annandale, Va.).The Netherlands finished fourth with a time of 5:51.72, while Australia took sixth overall with a time of 5:51.87. Poland won Final B, a non-medal event, with a top-time of 5:57.67. Ukraine stopped the clock second at 6:07.33.For complete results, click here. Also visit, www.usrowing.org and www.row2k.com for more recaps and news.ResultsWednesday, August 1 Final AGold - Germany – 5:48.75Silver- Canada – 5:49.98Bronze- Great Britain – 5:51.184. United States – 5:51.485. Netherlands – 5:51.726. Australia – 5:51.87Final B1. Poland - 5:57.672. Ukraine - 6:07.33Saturday, July 28Heat 11. United States 5:30.722. Australia 5:32.433. Poland 5:35.644. Ukraine 5:38.02Heat 21. Germany 5:25.522. Great Britain 5.27.613. Netherlands 5:28.994. Canada 5:37.91
