Rio Olympics proves tough challenge for Donnelly and Vietnam's rowing crew

Nick McGrath
August 24 2016 - 1:00pm
WHAT AN HONOUR: Former Kinross Wolaroi bursar Joe Donnelly was afforded the honour of presenting Mr Vinh, the first Olympic medallist for Vietnam.
WHAT AN HONOUR: Former Kinross Wolaroi bursar Joe Donnelly was afforded the honour of presenting Mr Vinh, the first Olympic medallist for Vietnam.

THE Olympics is about far more than just medals and world records.

Below is a letter from Vietnam’s Orange-based rowing coach Joe Donnelly – who helped the team qualify for the Rio Olympic Games, where the team punched well above its weight on the water.

I GUESS you have all been watching the Olympics in Rio with interest and were disappointed to see the final outcome of the Vietnamese LW2X.

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Nick McGrath

Nick McGrath

Editor, Central Western Daily

Editor, Central Western Daily

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