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12/09/2016
Richard Chambers Retires From Rowing
Two-times world champion Richard Chambers has retired from rowing.
Chambers from Coleraine won world titles in 2007 and 2010 in the lightweight men's four.
He is to take up a coaching role with Cambridge University.
Chambers came fourth in the semi-final at Rio 2016.
His brother Peter also represents Team GB in rowing.
Chambers said: "I have had a career in rowing which has been much greater than I could have ever dreamed.
"I never believed that I would make one Olympic Games never mind three."
(CD)
Chambers from Coleraine won world titles in 2007 and 2010 in the lightweight men's four.
He is to take up a coaching role with Cambridge University.
Chambers came fourth in the semi-final at Rio 2016.
His brother Peter also represents Team GB in rowing.
Chambers said: "I have had a career in rowing which has been much greater than I could have ever dreamed.
"I never believed that I would make one Olympic Games never mind three."
(CD)
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