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All jokes aside, the two New Zealand natives are an essential part of Harvard’s heavyweight crew program. Having raced at the highest international level even before jumping into a Harvard shell, they are anything but inexperienced underclassmen.
Born and raised in New Zealand, both James and Sam excelled in athletics throughout high school. They tried their hands at a variety of sports but were natural standouts in one above the rest—rowing.
“We both played rugby, and I played basketball and ran track,” James said, “but towards the end of high school, rowing took over once I made the national team.”
Rowing was a constant in their lives from the start, but the brothers attributed their choice to continue crew in college to their experiences at the world junior championships. Even their decision to come to Harvard was influenced by Coach Harry Parker’s legacy of strong crews.
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