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The U.S. men's elite eight crew team celebrates its gold.

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High-note finish

Wednesday September 1, 2004 12:26AM;
Updated: Wednesday September 1, 2004 12:26AM

The American men's elite eight crew ended a four-decade drought in rowing golds, pulling out to a big lead and fending off a late Dutch charge. The women's eight settled for silver, finishing behind the Romanian boat that they edged in their initial heat. It was a strong finish after a shaky start.

• Results: Men's Eight捤 Women's Eight
• Men's Quad Sculls捤 Women's Quad Sculls
• Complete Final Rowing Results


Date/Time	Status	Event
8/14 - 1:30AM	Complete	Women's Single Sculls Heats
8/14 - 2:10AM	Complete	Men's Single Sculls Heats
8/14 - 3:30AM	Complete	Men's Pair Heats
8/14 - 3:10AM	Complete	Women's Pair Heats
• More schedules and results

• Rower giving suspended ban for slapping eights teammate (AP) Saturday September 25, 12:18 AM

• More wire stories


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