It has been an effortless return to rowing training. Sydney Uni Boat Club has welcomed me into the squad and I am happy training with the coaches. The athletes are very talented and there are some old friends here too. Have been working on my PHD...

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Nothing beats the feeling of arriving home after a long absence. I was greeted by the incredible Sydney skyline as I flew into Sydney airport. For the first time I could see my hometown like an outsider and appreciate it for the first time. It IS one of..

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We lost. The Great Race was a much bigger event than I ever imagined. The whole town turned out to watch the race. There was a 4-hour live coverage on Sunday television of the whole festival. We were treated to a Haka, medal ceremonies, tv interrviews,...

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After 2 years, 1 month and 29 days I returned to Australia. This feeling is better than I imagined: to arrive to my island and be greeted by the smells, the sunshine, the warmth, the sea breeze, the dry dusty ground and the smiling locals. In the last 2..

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After the Great Race in Hamilton (North Island), Team OUBC flew to Christchurch to begin our 10 days of adventure. George Bridgewater is officially the best host ever. He planned everything and would surprise us in his unique style with cool shit: “Oh,.

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