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# rowing solo

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O'Donovan one step closer to world championship medal after storming to semi-final victory

A typically strong finish from the 22-year-old saw him post the fastest time of the day heading into Saturday’s final.

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Aug 25th 2016, 2:57 PM

Paul O'Donovan cruises into world championship semi-finals with another impressive win

The Olympic silver medallist recorded the quickest time from the four quarter-finals.

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Aug 24th 2016, 4:04 PM