Dawn Quote by Barry S. Strauss

“The single sculler, alone on the river at dawn, or spotlighted in his lane during a race, is th emost romantic, the most quixotic figure in all rowing.” quote by Barry S. Strauss — Download Open image

“The single sculler, alone on the river at dawn, or spotlighted in his lane during a race, is th emost romantic, the most quixotic figure in all rowing.”

Barry S. Strauss

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