‘The hill just got a lot steeper’ – Glover and Swann finish third in heat

Olympic champion Helen Glover and partner Polly Swann finish a disappointing third in their women’s pair heat on day one of the Tokyo Olympics – but reach the semi-finals.

Glover is a two-time Olympic champion and hopes to retain her title in the women’s pair, returning to the sport after having three children.

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