Harvard Lightweights Beaten by Williams

Harvard’s lightweight eight, which shattered the Thames Cup record in the Henley Royal Regatta Thursday, followed by losing to Williams (Mass.) College Friday.

Williams, which took an early half-length lead, held on through the middle of the race, when Harvard closed within three feet, then eventually eased away to win the race by three-quarters of a length.

Williams’ time was 7:03, 37 seconds slower than Harvard’s record time the day before.