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Article: 1st Ld: U.S. wins first women's eight Olympic gold in 24 years

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August 17, 2008
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1st Ld: U.S. wins first women's eight Olympic gold in 24 years

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The United States took revenge on arch rival Romania on Sunday to win its first Olympic gold medal in the women's rowing eight since 1984.

The American crew, who took world titles in 2006 and 2007, led all the way to win in 6 minutes, 05.34 ...

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