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Paris Olympics Day Three, Le Crabe

Monday at Vaires-sur-Marne saw fiery racing matching the blazing sun, which beat down most of the morning as the many and enthusiastic spectators donned hats...
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Dreaming Big

"This time, it’s my time,” says a relaxed, snappily-dressed Gabriel Soares. Having made it through the merry-go-round of selection in Italy’s notoriously competitive lightweight squad...
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Playing Romanian Roulette

One day before the Olympic opening ceremony, the buzz on the towpath beside the Vaires-sur-Marne course was all about Romania’s crew changes. Just over three...
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Shiplake’s special week continues

The heavens opened, spectators shivered and the coffee stands were doing better trade than the Pimms bar, but nothing would put off the punters trekking...
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