In Good Conscience

Three sporting miracles in April that beggar belief

Rob Hughes
Cambridge's James Cracknell (second from right) during the Boat Race, which his team won by a length. The 46-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion and six-time world champion, is the oldest man by far to row in the event.
Cambridge's James Cracknell (second from right) during the Boat Race, which his team won by a length. The 46-year-old, a two-time Olympic champion and six-time world champion, is the oldest man by far to row in the event. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Apr 20, 2019, 05:01 AM
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Apr 20, 2019, 05:00 AM
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Sport is obviously about the physical, but nothing great is achieved without the power of the mind, the strength of spirit.

Three times in nine days this month we have had to stretch our imagination to believe what we have seen.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 20, 2019, with the headline Three sporting miracles in April that beggar belief. Subscribe

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