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They were no match for the New Zealand-born and Australia-raised second rower.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Carried by Greek rower Petros Gaidatzis and then jointly with Italian cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo, the relay began the countdown to the Winter Games, which will open on February 6.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

The second rower will miss South Africa's matches against Italy, Ireland and Wales, as well as his club Wild Knights' Japan League One match against Brave Lupus in December.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

But that was as it got in the first half for the visitors who lost second rower Matty Storton to a leg injury within five minutes.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

One was rowing, so the other could look forward, and as soon as he saw Malcolm in the canoe, he said something to the rower, who turned to look.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman