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Five times Olympic Rowing champion, Sir Steven Redgrave explains all of the basic aspects of the sport, from technique for all levels, to equipment and clothing. He also provides tips on how to get fit for rowing, the tactics and strategies of the different forms of competition, and advice on how to prevent injuries specific to rowing. Chapters on coaching, coxing, the domestic and international scenes, plus an appendix of useful addresses, complete this essential and thorough book which has become the definitive word on rowing. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs and useful diagrams, this updated edition will give a fresh face to this sporting classic for a new generation of rowers.
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Sir Steven Redgrave's rowing achievements are numerous and outstanding. In the span of his career, he won five Olympic gold medals, nine world titles, three world cups, three Commonwealth titles, and a staggering 19 Henley medals. He was awarded the MBE in the New Year's Honours List in 1987 and the CBE in the New Year's Honours List of 1997 and following his success in the 2000 Olympics was awarded a Knighthood in the 2001 New Years Honours List.