The competitions were held from 27 to 29 August in Antwerp, Belgium.

[1] The event was marked by the arrival of future triple gold medalists John B. Kelly Sr., Jack Beresford and Paul Costello.

Immediately after his victory, Kelly would step into the double with his cousin Paul Costello, and easily win the gold in that event.

The United States would be represented by university crews at the next seven games in the men's eight, winning each time.

[citation needed] A total of 136 rowers from 14 nations competed at the Antwerp Games: