Where does the sport of rowing originate?

Question

I ROW BUT WHERE IS IT FROM AND WHEN BECAUSE I WAS TOLD IT WAS ENGLISH BUT IM NOT TOO SURE WEATHER OR NOT ITS TRUE

Answer 1

Even since the earliest recorded references to rowing, the sporting element has been present. An Egyptian funerary inscription of 1430 BC records that the warrior Amenhotep (Amenophis) II was also renowned for his feats of oarsmanship. In the Aeneid, Virgil mentions rowing forming part of the funeral games arranged by Aeneas in honour of his father.[5] In the 13th century, Venetian festivals called regata included boat races among others.[6]

Answer 2

1=You've spelt wether wrong and rowing comes from Oxford

Answer 3

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowing