Mahe Drysdale (b. 19th November 1978) is a New Zealand rower and twice World Champion. Drysdale didn't begin rowing until aged 18, at university. He gave up rowing to concentrate on his studies, but began rowing again after watching New Zealander Rob Waddell win gold at the 2000 Olympic Games Drysdale began competing at the World Cup level in 2002, rowing in the New Zealand coxless four. Wikipedia
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