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"Champion L'Aviron" Trophy and Botanical Garden Cup

Glory Times - Rowing - 1907

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Tributes aside, the CRFlamengo Historical Heritage Department has made two rare items previously stored in the department's technical reserve available to its fans and visitors.

This is the Champion L'Aviron Trophy, won by Flamengo in the 6th race of the Regatta of August 11, 1907 – Municipal Council Race, held by the Brazilian Federation of Rowing Societies, in Botafogo Bay.

On that occasion, Flamengo competed in the Yole 4-oar event – ​​senior, with the boat Tabayara, having as rowers Francisco Brício (skipper), Virgílio P. Amares (steer), Júlio S. de Araújo (sota-sota), Felippe Balbi (sota-bow) and Getúlio Caldas (bow).

In addition to this bronze trophy, offered by the Municipal Council, Flamengo received a gold medal from the Federation for 1st place in the event.

Still in 1907, also with Tabayara, Flamengo had already won the Jardim Botânico Classic Race in the Regatta of June 16, receiving the beautiful silver Cup, offered by the Jardim Botânico Railway Company.

Both will be on display on the 3rd floor of Flamengo's headquarters for an indefinite period.