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From chemo patient to Olympics champ

August 21, 2008

Competing in only his third open water race, Davies was two seconds behind the winner, with German Thomas Lurz taking bronze.

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  • Swimming in light wind and rain, Van der Weijden sat comfortably behind the leaders for almost the entire race, taking advantage of their slipsteam before kicking his legs and making a powerful charge for the finish.

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