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Then one day,
there was Cyrus ...
Cyrus Beasley's story is the classic tale of great Olympic talent discovered. He's young and has a distinctive style. Doesn't hurt that he could probably pull a water-skier behind his single scull.

Rower profile
The extreme ethics of James Martinez
There's something pure about rowing. It's all about leaving a clean wake. This aesthetic seems to fit squarely with James Martinez and his view of life: clean and simple living, leaving nary a trace.

July 28: Rowing results
July 27: Rowing results
July 27: Redgrave grabs fourth gold, retires
July 26: Brothers Gier tire of each other's company
July 26: Rowing results
July 25: Redgrave digs in to keep dream alive
July 25: Rowing results
July 24: Rowers divided over lightweight events
July 24: Rowing results
July 23: Haining joins bitter fight about on-boat cameras

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April 15
Rowing not so gently to the team
After a back-breaking, adrenaline-filled weekend, 48 rowers emerged as the U.S. Olympic team for the 1996 Summer Games. From blueberry farmers to med school students, here they are.

April 12
Playing the shell game
Hundreds of supremely conditioned rowers gathered on Lake Lanier, vying for one of 48 spots on the U.S. team.