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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: rowing

rowing stories: 2 news summaries

In China, All That Matters Is Gold

Beijing recruits foreign coaches, targets medal-rich sports in quest to win, win, win

Jun 1, 08 12:34 PM CDT
(Newser) - China wants to impress the world during this summer's Olympics, and not just by hosting a seamless Games. Determined to finish with more gold medals than any other nation, the country is bringing in foreign coaches like Igor Grinko, reports the New York Times. “Silver? It means nothing here;... More »

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China • 2008 Beijing Olympics • sailing • swimming • coach • track and field • rowing • gold medal

Britain Seeks 'Giant' Steps at 2012 Olympics

Heightened emphasis for London Games has yielded taller jocks

Feb 29, 08 8:24 PM CST
(Newser) - A, ahem, heightened push to make Britain's sports teams more competitive by the time London hosts the 2012 Olympics has added 52 new athletes to the country’s handball, rowing, and volleyball squads, the Telegraph reports. The “Sporting Giants” program sought tall applicants—over 6-foot-3 for men and 5-11... More »

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sports • 2012 London Olympics • volleyball • Sporting Giants • handball • Steve Redgrave • rowing

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