In sweep rowing, how many oars does each rower use?

One oar held with both hands.

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  1. Two oars, one per hand
  2. One oar held with both hands ✔
  3. Three oars in rotation

Why: Sweep rowers each hold a single oar with both hands, and crews have an even number of rowers.

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Answer: One oar held with both hands. Sweep rowers each hold a single oar with both hands, and crews have an even number of rowers.

  1. Rowing (sport) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing_%28sport%29
    in sweeping each rower holds one oar with both hands
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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