1896 European Rowing Championships
The 1896 European Rowing Championships were rowing championships held on Lake Geneva in the Swiss city of Geneva on 6 September. The competition was for men only, five nations competed, and the regatta had four boat classes. At the FISA Congress held on the same day as these championships, four nations were represented.
Event schedule
Four races took place on 6 September 1896. As only five nations competed, no heats had to be rowed. The regatta used a 2000 m course:- 2.30pm: French Cup
- 3.30pm: Belgian Cup
- 4.30pm: Adriatic Cup
- 5.30pm: Italian Cup