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Introduction to and History of Rowing, Olympic Sport Since 1896

Introduction to and History of Rowing, Olympic Sport Since 1896 | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it

Olympic rowing was one of the first sports introduced to the Olympic Games in 1896. 


London 2012 has so far generated a magnificent display of medals for the GB rowing Team.


But how did rowing evolve from a means of transport and warefare to become a sport and what exactly is it doing in the Olympics?

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Grainger & Watkins break record in rowing for GB

Grainger & Watkins break record in rowing for GB | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it
Britons Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins break the Olympic record as they reach the double sculls rowing final.


Well done Team GB!

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Olympics: 6 rowing medals for Team GB

Olympics: 6 rowing medals for Team GB | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it

"It's another great day for Britain with gold in the rowing..."


6 medals for Team GB to date in the rowing, putting us on par with our Beijing 2008 Olympics rowing success and the possibility of winning a further 3 finals this Saturday. 


Rowing is one of Britain’s most successful Olympic sports. GB Rowing Team has won 24 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals in the history of the Olympic Games up to 2008 and is the only GB sport to have won gold at every Games since 1984.


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