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Olympian Profile: Andrew Campbell
After coming up short for the 2012 Olympics, rower Andrew Campbell found new purpose in achieving his Olympic dreams. Now, he's headed to the 2016 Games in Rio, where he'll compete in the lightweight men's double sculls.
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