The benefit of sport is more than just winning

Rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan say benefits from sport far exceed the fleeting joy of a big win. Áilín Quinlan reports

The benefit of sport is more than just winning

OLYMPIC silver medallists Gary and Paul O’Donovan, who carved out glittering national and international careers in rowing, are now urging children to get involved in sports at a young age.

The duo, who recently took silver in a terrific World Cup race in Poznan, Poland, started out in the sport very early on — they first handled oars when they were both in primary school.

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