Tag Archives: olympic rowing

Greg Searle’s Olympic comeback video

The BBC has a video diary shot by Greg Searle on training camp in Portugal Continue reading

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Jason Read comments on the Eights preparation

Tweet Jason is writing on the WSJ China Blog Saturday was a big day at the Olympics. The weather was gorgeous. The pollution meter was almost in the single digits! Blue skies all around. We watched Michael Phelps’ unbelievable butterfly … Continue reading

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Richard Chambers reflects on his racing ….

Richard is blogging on the Guardian website and writes about the race they had in the heat on Sunday. Continue reading

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Nathan Twaddle tells us how he prepares for race day

Nathan Twaddle is in the New Zealand M2- and writes a fantastic summary of what it takes to prepare for a big race. Continue reading

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Disaster strikes Jochen Kuehner’s crew

It isn’t possible to race today because of illness. Jost, Bastian and me are ill. Continue reading

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Guin Batten, working on ‘athlete support’ at the rowing course writes..

Guin Batten, former Olympic Silver medallist, is out in Beijing working for FISA. She has sent us an update on her job and the current weather that has caused the racing to be delayed. Continue reading

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Xeno Muller

When starting this feature linking to Olympic rowing bloggers, We had not intended to include non-athletes. But Xeno Muller i s giving an expert and excellent commentary on the mens singles event at the Olympics hosted on Row2k We think this warrants inclusion. Continue reading

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Drew Ginn has a new post and some photos

Drew Ginn has updated his blog with a mirror-image post to Duncan Free, his pairs partner. He philosophises about fulfilling your ultimate rowing potential, plus he has some photos. Continue reading

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Gearóid Towey updates us on food, diet and sweating

Gearóid Towey reflects on making weight as a crew and how alluring the Olympic Village dining hall is. Continue reading

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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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