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Demiddi wins Diamond Challenge at Henley in record pace
Alberto Demiddi of Argentina defeated Jim Dietz of the New York Athletic Club by 21 lengths in 8:08 to claim the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta. Harvard University crews dominated with a Thames Challenge Cup win by the lightweight eight and a Wyfold Cup victory for the coxless four, marking a day of American triumphs on the Thames.
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Henley-On-Tames
England
Alberto Demiddi
Argentina
Harvard University
Demiddi
Jim Dietz
New York Athletic Club
Henley
Harvard
Kingston Rowing Club
Dave Harman
Newport
R.I
Bewdley Rowing Club
River Thames
Scott Baker
New York
Dietz
Don Spero
Thames