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THE GREAT EIGHTS

WORDS BENEDICT TUFNELL PHOTOGRAPHY KATIE STEENMAN

Prepare for greatness

For the fifth time at the Head of the Charles Regatta, Concept2 and HUDSON are teaming up to bring together the best of the best—the top scullers from across the world competing in both a men’s and women’s sweep “Great Eight”. As the only chance these athletes have to row together as teammates instead of rivals, the crews will seek to dominate in the Men’s and Women’s Championship Eights event and prove why they are some of the most revered and decorated rowers in the world.

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