eights
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With 17 caps under her belt, Feaunati says she is learning every day from the England number eights who have worn the shirt before her.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025
"Doris is definitely captaincy-worthy but the number one criteria for your captain has got to be that he is a banker to start, and I think there are some really good number eights," Warburton added.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025
The 10th British gold of Paris 2024 was won in the men's rowing eights, lifting the team above the USA to fourth in the medal table.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
The women's eights won a hard-earned bronze, as the rowing team reached historic heights in the French capital.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024
There were about ten of us team members—mostly level eights, nines, and tens—waiting for instructions.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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