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The Number 1 Rower in the World | Richard Schmidt in Crossy's Corner with Martin Cross - Part 1

Video by Ludum 26thOctober 2020

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World Champion 6 times, European Champion 8 times and Olympic Champion in 2012 – all in the German 8+ (or as it’s known the Deutschlandachter) Richard Schmidt is ranked the No. 1 Rower in the World by World Rowing.

In this interview with Martin Cross he discusses the German Rowing Technique, what he believes the role of the 7 seat entails, the 2019 Canal Cup and the drama of that as well as 2k test scores, what the hardest rowing sessions are and how he manages being a husband, father and full time athlete.

This video is Part 1 of 3, enjoy!

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Video by Ludum 26th October 2020

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