Olympic Shorts: Matthew Pinsent on family influences

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Quadruple Olympic gold medallist rower Sir Matthew Pinsent discussed the role of family in developing a top athlete

19 Oct

2011

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Sir Matthew Pinsent is a quadruple Olympic gold medallist rower.

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