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It is risible that coaches lament the demise of freshman and novice rowing. Two decades ago, the coaches voted to euthanize it!
Four of our 1980 Olympic eight learned to row in college, as well as the cox. By not transforming more mature bodies in college, we face an inefficient trajectory for the future of fast crews in America.
Sean P. Colgan
Lightweight, heavyweight, sweep, and scull U.S. National Team member, 1972-1984
New Zealand
