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2011 Henley Royal Regatta

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Boat crews race for the line at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Boat crews race for the line at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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As one race finishes (top) another set off at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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An umpire passes the finish line at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Spectators watch the Henley Royal Regatta from the Members Grandstand on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Spectators watch rowing crews compete at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days.. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Spectators enjoy a picnic as rowing crews compete at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days.. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Panama hats are displayed for sale at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Spectators Mark Vivian and Elenor Turner Moss enjoy a Champagne and smoked salmon lunch on the river bank at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Rowing club members watch Henley Royal Regatta from the river bank on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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A crew carry their boat after competing in the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Visitor Rebecca Crutwell watches as crews prepare for the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Members of the Radley College Rowing Club warm up in the boat tent before competing in the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Members of The Royal Grammar School Worcester Rowing Club pose for a photograph at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Andy Thomas of Radley College cleans the hull of his team's boat at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Spectators gather on the river bank at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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A member of the Stratford Upon Avon Boat Club wears his guest badge at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Spectators study the running order at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Stewards stand near the boat tent at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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People watch Henley Royal Regatta from a house on the river on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Visitor Rebecca Crutwell watches as crews prepare for the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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Boat crews prepare for a race at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 29, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. The 172-year-old rowing regatta begins today and takes place on The River Thames over five days. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

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A competitor sits by the river prior to racing at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectators watch as crews race by at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Competitors warm up in the boat tent prior to racing at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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HENLEY-ON-THAMES, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Spectators watch as crews race by at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectators watch as crews race by at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectator James Steel watches as crews race past at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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A boat crew prepares to take to the water at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Oars are lined up prior to racing at the Henley Royal Regatta on June 30, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Boats row along the Thames straight at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 2, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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The University of California boat cew pose for photos after winning their race at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 2, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Rowers cross the finish line at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 2, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Alan Campbell celebrates winning the Diamond Challenge Sculls race on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Mirka Knapkova of V. K. Slavia Praha wins the Princess Royal Challenge Cup at Henely Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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The Leander Club 'A' boat celebrates winning the Prince of Wales Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectators watch as boats race past at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Marcus Bateman and Matt Wells of Leander Club compete in the Double Sculls Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectators enjoy lunch while watching the racing at Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Andrew Triggs Hodge and Pete Reed of Leander Club and Molesey Boat Club win the Silver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectators crowd the banks after Abingdon School won the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Abingdon School supporters celebrate after their team won the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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Spectators crowd the banks after Abingdon School won the Princess Elizabeth Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta on July 3, 2011 in Henley-on-Thames, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

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