Swiss duo wins bronze in Olympic double sculls rowing
Gulich and Röösli's week, which began disappointingly, ended in joy. They failed to qualify directly for the semi-finals, won their repechage, placed second in the semi-final, and secured third place in the final.
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Listening: Swiss duo wins bronze in Olympic double sculls rowing
Andrin Gulich and Roman Röösli clinched the bronze medal in the double sculls at the Olympic rowing regattas. Meanwhile, the lightweight double sculls team of Jan Schäuble and Raphael Ahumada finished fourth.
Gulich and Röösli’s week, which began disappointingly, ended in joy. They failed to qualify directly for the semi-finals, won their repechage, placed second in the semi-final, and secured third place in the final. Only Croatia and Great Britain finished ahead of them.
For 30-year-old Roman Röösli from canton Lucerne, this bronze medal marks the pinnacle of his career. Röösli, a world and European champion, won World Championship gold last year in Belgrade in the coxless pair with Gulich.
Andrin Gulich and Roman Röösli celebrate winning bronze in Olympic double sculls rowing.
Keystone / Anthony Anex
The Croatian brothers Martin and Valent Sinkovic won the title, marking their third consecutive Olympic victory. They have also claimed six World Championship gold medals in various boat classes.
The Croatians overtook the British, who led for the first 1,500 metres, in the final stretch. Gulich and Röösli couldn’t match the strength of these two boats this time. The last time they beat the British was a year ago at the World Championships, and they triumphed over Olympic champions Croatia a month ago in Poznan, Poland.
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