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Golden wonder Moran closes in on Rio

June 25, 2015 16:56
Moran Samuel beat the Olympic champion by six seconds. Photo: Detlev Seyb

ByDanny Caro, Danny Caro

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Moran Samuel boosted her chances of qualifying for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro by winning gold at the Rowing World Cup.

Israel’s leading Paralympic rower crossed the line ahead of defending world champion Birgit Skarstin in the ASW 1 1,000m race in Varese, Italy.

Samuel, 33, broke her personal and national best times after coming home in 5:15. She finished six seconds ahead of Skarstin.

"It was a tough race and I knew I would be head to head with the Norwegian,” said Moran.