In international competition, those from the semis who don't advance to the final row in a consolation race, called a Petite Final, which determines places 7-12. Olympic year for open and lightweight men and women. The Junior World Championships are also conducted each year at a different site. In 1996, lightweight rowing events will premier in the Olympic Games. In an Olympic year, the Games serve as the World Championships for the 14 events there, while the remaining open and lightweight events join with the juniors and compete at separate World Championships.
Rowers comprise the second largest athlete contingent in the Summer Olympic Games.
Selection Elite rowers who are selected to compete internationally become members of the National Team. Calling National Team selection a difficult process would be a major understatement. However, the goal is to select the very best rowers in the country, while attempting to be as fair as possible. Essentially, the boats are selected at trials. That's easy you win the race, you make the team.