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Article: The elder oarsman keeps U.S. rowers on a golden road
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- Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME)
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- August 17, 2008
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MIKE LOWE By MIKE LOWE Staff Writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
08-17-2008
The elder oarsman keeps U.S. rowers on a golden road
Byline: MIKE LOWE By MIKE LOWE Staff Writer
Edition: Final
Section: Sports
Type: News
BEIJING --
Wyatt Allen has never sought a leadership position, but he's always been a leader.
He is among the most respected rowers on the U.S. men's eight crew that will try to defend its Olympic championship today at 5:30 a.m. EDT against five strong opponents.
And when he says something, his teammates tend to listen.
After the U.S. won its repechage race last week to advance to the finals, Allen spoke of the need to row an almost-perfect race to contend with favorites Canada, ...