Rumpe placed third in the 2,000-meter preliminaries, finishing in seven minutes and 50.27 seconds.
The two fastest rowers in the five-athlete competition qualified for the semi-finals, while the third place winner will take part in the consolation race. The Latvian rower was one minute and 36 seconds behind the second place.
Stenders ranked last in his rowing – fifth place, finishing in seven minutes and 16.15 seconds. The first four athletes entered the semi-finals, the fifth place qualified for the consolation race. The Latvian rower was more than ten seconds behind the fourth place. Completion trips will be held on Tuesday.
The U23 rowing championship will end on July 30.
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