Rowingchat

Alexandre had a dream to row at the elite level and it took him years to progress. Hear how he overcame hurdles, injuries and life challenges to take a silver at the Pan American Games Rio 2007. 02:00 I started rowing at 15 - a friend introduced me. Got us started together at Sport Club Corinthians Paulista club - they do soccer. most of the rowing clubs became soccer clubs. 07:30 I tried soccer, basketball and tennis - but I stayed at rowing. I was weak. I had good coaches and made a lot of friends. The environment was great - good people, good values. 09:00 I left Corinthians and went to the other club Clube de Regatas Bandeirante... and I started to win. I started in the coxed four and 8. sweep rowing 10:50 Why the pair is so special It's the most difficult but I find it the easiest. My rowing brother- José Roberto Nascimento. We don't need to talk - we communicate just by thinking. I know when he is not in a good mood. I am stroke - when I change the rhythm I don't need to tell him. 15:00 Trust is th