New Zealand wins rowing men's eight gold at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, July 30 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand emerged winner of a fierce competition in the rowing men's eight at the Tokyo Olympic Games here on Friday.
Despite a relatively slow start, New Zealand began to lead the way in the middle of the race and maintained the advantage to the line in five minutes and 24.64 seconds.
Germany finished second in 5:25.60, edging Britain by 0.13 seconds with a late sprint. Defending champion Britain had to settle for the bronze in 5:25.73. Enditem