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Tag Archives: olympic rowing
Duncan Free updates on his semi final race
Duncan Free reflects on the journey he and Drew Ginn have taken to get them to the Olympic Games, and Drew’s back injury. Continue reading
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Tagged Australia rowing, beijing rowing, Duncan Free, olympic blogging, olympic rowing, rowing bloggers
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Tom James has his say
Tom GB 4- has put up a post that was dated Saturday but only appeared today… Continue reading
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Tagged beijing rowing, GB Rowing, olympic rowing, rowing blogger, Tom James
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Xeno on M1x semi final – part 2
As I look at the time sheet of the first men’s single scull semifinal, I remember different strategies my competitors and I had. In this 2008 semi, Olympic patience is what stands out when I read the times of the top three qualifiers. Continue reading
Xeno on M1x semi final
I just finished watching the first semi of the men’s single scull and what a nail biter that was. I was carefully watching the Belgian single sculler. Hats off to him Continue reading
Heather Mandoli writes about waiting
So life can be pretty boring during competition. We are staying out by the course in a hotel. Us, the Canadian team, as well as the American, Italian and Greek rowing teams are all out here in the same hotel. Continue reading
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Tagged Canada rowing, Heather Mandoli, olympic rowing, rowing blogger
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Gearoid Towey updates us on the weather in Beijing
With the Olympics well and truly under way, the hosts are still playing a blinder. Torrential rain for the last two days here has failed to dampen the spirits of both athletes and volunteers alike.
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Tagged Beijing, Gearoid Towey, Ireland rowing, olympic rowing, rowing bloggers
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Nathan Twaddle talks about warming down and bribing himself
My latest update comes with a warning on the dangers of the over enthusiastic consumption of chocolate bars. Continue reading
Heather Mandoli
I have to admit this is my first time blogging. I was honored when I was asked by row2k to give a bit different view on what is happening here in Beijing. Continue reading
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Tagged Canada rowing, Heather Mandoli, olympic rowing, rowing blogger
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Xeno
Back in 1992 at the Barcelona Olympics, a racing competitor could hear the crowd cheer from a small patch of land 150 meters before the finish line. Continue reading
Adam Kreek on pre-race nerves
Today is a very special day. It is race day. Continue reading