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July 3, 2007

Brown U. team to row in world's oldest rowing event

HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England -- A rowing team from Brown University is among 18 crews from the United States that are traveling to England for the Henley Royal Regatta.

The Henley Regatta is one of the world's oldest rowing events and is held on the River Thames near London. Racing is scheduled to start tomorrow, with finals on Sunday.

A total of 467 rowing crews from 18 countries will take part in the annual regatta.

In the Temple Cup for student eights, Brown opens against Jesus College, Cambridge University.

-- The Associated Press

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