Diamond Challenge Sculls

The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England.

First run in 1844, it is open to male scullers from all eligible rowing clubs.

[1][2] The Diamond Challenge Sculls, the Wingfield Sculls and the London Cup in the Metropolitan Regatta make up the "Triple Crown" of the three premier single sculling events in the United Kingdom.

The Diamond Challenge Sculls trophy (centre in wooden case)
Alexander Alcée Casamajor (single scull) five-time winner in the mid-19th century
Guy Nicholls caricature from 1889
Jack Beresford (left) congratulates Walter Hoover (right) after the final of the Diamond Sculls in 1922
Stuart Mackenzie, six times winner from 1957 to 1962
Three-time winner Seán Drea
New Zealander Drysdale winning in 2009
Oliver Zeidler