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Australian rowing legend Free retires

Reported by France 24 on Sunday, 3 June 2012 (on June 3, 2012)
France 24
Australia's four-time Olympian Duncan Free has announced his retirement from rowing after succumbing to a long-term rib injury, Rowing Australia said on Sunday.

The 2008 Olympic gold medallist in the men's pair was attempting to compete at his fifth Games in London next month but has been troubled by the ongoing rib cartilage issue.

Free, 39, who was hit by a car while cycling last year, said although it was a tough decision to quit he was bowing out proud of his rowing career.


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