Olympian from New Zealand: Michael Arms Rowing 8s

Team rowing is an interesting event.  I think it is a little odd because the lead often changes on each stroke.
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Anyway - today's athlete is Michael Arms from New Zealand.  He is on the 8 man rowing team.  He has been working to get to the Olympics for a while, including moving up to the 8s.
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Good luck Michael.
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Michael at the qualifying competition

Michael in 2008, when he was a junior - he set his eyes on the 2012 Olympics and moved up to the 8s

The New Zealand 8s - Michael is 4th from the right