Rowing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's single sculls Quarterfinal 1 Quarterfinal 1

| Rank_ | Athlete | Country | Time_ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michelle Guerette | United States | 7:28.91 | SA/B |
| 2 | Julia Michalska | Poland | 7:31.90 | SA/B |
| 3 | Gabriella Bascelli | Italy | 7:36.68 | SA/B |
| 4 | Nuria Domínguez | Spain | 7:49.60 | SC/D |
| 5 | Inga Dudchenko | Kazakhstan | 8:15.88 | SC/D |
| 6 | Elana Hill | Zimbabwe | 8:20.84 | SC/D |