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Olympic Legend John Smith Recombines with the Pure Passion of University Rowing

IOL Sport · 12 September 2026 at 12:00

Olympic Legend John Smith Recombines with the Pure Passion of University Rowing

For Olympic gold medallist John Smith, no international victory can ever replace the raw, intoxicating magic of racing for Tuks.

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