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Rowing: Pinsent's four remain in contention after Lucerne
Friday 25 June 2004
Ten rowing crews have been added to Team GB's roster for the Olympic Games in Athens, including the men's four containing Matthew Pinsent, going for his fourth Olympic gold, and the women's quadruple scullers, who won their event at the final round of the World Cup last weekend. One further crew, the men's quadruple sculls, is yet to be announced.
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