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U.S. Women’s Rowing 2012 calendar shows ‘Power and Grace’
Thousands of runners take to the streets of New York for the ING New York City Marathon in a spectacle like no other, one that celebrates the triumph of the human mind and spirit as much as it sends a message to all watching that health and fitness is a key part of the American way. That same … [Read more...]
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Photos: Women rowing team practicing in Zayandeh Rud, Isfahan
Following photos by Hossein Baharloo show the women rowing team practicing on the beautiful Zayandeh Rud river in the historic city of Isfahan in the shadows of the ancient Sio-seh-pol bridge. Zayandeh Rud (life giver river) is the largest river on the central plateau of Iran, Isfahan … [Read more...]
We can row - and inspire
The practice was as much mutual admiration society as it was productive. The college freshman from the University at Buffalo rowing program were in awe of the women, aged 30 to 60, all cancer survivors, who came to campus twice a week to learn how to row. The women were in awe of the … [Read more...]
Girl rows across ocean for charity
Three months. Two oars. One ocean. That's the goal of 22-year-old Katie Spotz as she aspires to become the youngest person ever to row across the Atlantic Ocean solo. In addition - and more importantly if you ask her - the 2,473 mile trek is not just for herself. The young Ohio native is doing it … [Read more...]
Olympic Gold Medalist reflects on Head of the Charles ’09
Kathy Keeler, who won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1984 LA Olympics as part of a women's eight boat and has been a member of four U.S. National Rowing teams, reflects on the 45th running of the Head of the Charles this past weekend. Some 8,000 rowers competed in 56 events and more than 300,000 … [Read more...]