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…- hence the Head of the Charles, the Head of the Iowa, etc. Rowers start the course one after the other, about 15 seconds apart, navigate three miles of river - around bends and under bridges. Whomever completes the course in the shortest amount of time wins. Sprint Races: These competitions are 2000 meters or approximately 1 1/4 miles. Most courses…
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