The U.S. claimed bronze in men’s eight in Shanghai after a photo finish saw reigning Olympic champions Great Britain outrow the Americans by 0.16 seconds. By the 1,000m mark, the U.S. was neck and neck with Australia and Great Britain. The U.S. cleared Australia over the third 500m, rowing stroke-for-stroke with the British during the final sprint. Great Britain narrowly secured silver in 5:29.93, with the U.S. finishing in 5:30.09 for bronze. With the U.S. bringing home bronze, Herman, Molitor, and Hudgins earned their first medals at a senior international competition.