Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Diamond Sculls — a rowing race for single sculls (= boats rowed by a single person) that takes place every year at Henley in early July. The first of these races was in 1844 and it is now the most important international contest of its type. * * * … Universalium
Diamond Challenge Sculls — The Diamond Challenge Sculls trophy (centre in wooden case) The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men s single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley on Thames in England. First run in 1844, it is… … Wikipedia
Double Sculls Challenge Cup — The Double Sculls Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men s double sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley on Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two clubs may combine to… … Wikipedia
Chronological summary of the 2008 Summer Olympics — For the medal count, see 2008 Summer Olympics medal table. 2008 Summer Olympics Bid process Venues Marketing Concerns and controversies Torch relay (route) Opening ceremony (flag bearers) Medal table (medalists) … Wikipedia
Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics — Infobox Olympics Australia games=1996 Summer competitors=424 (254 men, 170 women) sports= flagbearer=Andrew Hoy (opening) Michael McKay (closing) gold=9 silver=9 bronze=23 total=41 rank=4Australia competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta,… … Wikipedia
List of Old Boys of The King's School, Sydney — This is a List of Old Boys of The King s School, Sydney, they being notable former students known as Old Boys of the Anglican school, The King s School in North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Academic*Malcolm Leslie Lamb AM Principal of… … Wikipedia
rowing — Propulsion of a boat by means of oars. As a sport, it involves one of two kinds of boat: (1) the shell, a narrow, light racing boat propelled by eight rowers pulling single oars under the direction of a coxswain; and (2) the scull, a racing shell … Universalium
Jack Beresford — Jack Beresford, CBE, (January 1, 1899 ndash; December 3, 1977) was one of the most accomplished rowers of his generation. He won medals at five straight Olympics, which was an Olympic record in rowing (since tied by Steven Redgrave, although… … Wikipedia
Henley Royal Regatta — A race taking place at the 2004 regatta Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley on Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre… … Wikipedia
John B. Kelly, Sr. — John Brendan Kelly, Sr., also known as Jack Kelly, (October 4, 1889 June 20, 1960) was one of the most accomplished oarsman in the history of the sport of rowing. He was a triple Olympic Gold Medal winner, the first to do so in the sport of… … Wikipedia
