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Olympic regatta in Hexham
Matt Wells, the Olympic bronze medallists, is bringing ten of his GB team mates to his hometown for a regatta to raise money for his new charity.
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Olympic rowers at Hexham regatta
Matt Wells marked his retirement from international rowing with a charity regatta in the place where his career started, on the River Tyne. Crowds turned out to see Olympians including GB medallists Kat Copeland and Sophie Hosking.
Matt Wells regatta brings Olympic rowers to Hexham
The Olympic bronze medallist from Hexham, Matt Wells, is organising a regatta and family fun day, to raise funds for his new charity to help talented young rowers. Ten of his Team GB team mates are taking part, including the gold medallists Kat Copeland from Teesside, and her partner Sophie Hosking.