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No pain, no gain for Poh
Singaporean rower experiences the growing pains of an Olympic debutante on first day
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On her first day of action in Tokyo yesterday, there is a lesson in craziness for Singapore rower Joan Poh.
ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
Rohit Brijnath Assistant Sports Editor In Tokyo, Rohit Brijnath
It is uncomfortable on Friday at the Games and this is even before the suffering begins. Before Joan Poh is tested in her boat on her first Olympic outing. Before her head fills with a chatter she has to find a way to rise above.
So what do the voices say?
