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Women's eight races a gem
By KATHY RUMLESKI -- London Free Press
ST. CATHARINES -- Kubet Weston touched the diamond ring hanging around her neck as she contemplated the 2,000 brutal metres ahead of her.
She knew her fiance was with her, along with the other eight Canadian women sitting at the start of the heavyweight women's coxed eight. It gave her confidence.
Aug. 30: Full story
Aug. 29: Officials to deal with dissension
Coxswains earn respect
By STEPHEN WICKENS -- Toronto Sun
ST. CATHARINES -- Yes, coxswain Lesley Thompson gets a medal, too.
"Everybody asks that question," Heather McDermid of Calgary said after the Canadian women's heavyweight eight finished third yesterday, the final day of the world rowing championships.
Aug. 30: Full story
Spat requires quick resolution
By KATHY RUMLESKI -- London Free Press
ST. CATHARINES -- Canadian rowing officials tried to put aside the controversy swirling around their heavyweight men's program until after the world rowing championships.
But the controversy snowballed and the vitriol all came out, leading up to a climax at the regatta's end that leaves Bruce Robertson, the vice-president of Rowing Canada, with only one question to answer -- does coach Dielthelm Maxrath stay or go?
Aug. 30: Full story
Aug. 30: Feud will boil over
Aug. 29: Canadian women's eight wins bronze
Aug. 29: Bronze in women's eight helps Canada to sixth place
Aug. 29: Eights have had enough
Aug. 29: Coaching feud threatens men
Robinson good as gold
By KATHY RUMLESKI -- London Free Press
ST. CATHARINES -- Emma Robinson is the type of athlete who too seldom comes along and allows us to rejoice in the human spirit.
She can be counted among the Lance Armstrongs, Silken Laumanns and Jose Maria Olazabals.
Aug. 29: Full story
More World Championships Stories
Aug. 29: Emma set to fight for her Olympic seat
Aug. 28: Robinson and Luke win world title
Aug. 28: Porter third, McBean sixth in sculling finals
Aug. 28: Crew's load heavyHeavy load
Aug. 28: Brit has plenty of grit
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