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Stephen Fairbairn

British oarsman
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Born:
Aug. 25, 1862, Melbourne
Died:
May 16, 1938, London (aged 75)
Subjects Of Study:
rowing
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Stephen Fairbairn (born Aug. 25, 1862, Melbourne—died May 16, 1938, London) was a British oarsman, coach, and writer who enjoyed great success at Cambridge University. After attending Wesley College in Australia, Fairbairn continued his education and first achieved rowing prominence at Jesus College, Cambridge. He rowed for Cambridge in the 1880s and in 1931 titled his autobiography Fairbairn of Jesus. As a coach at Cambridge he enjoyed great success with an innovative approach. The orthodox system emphasized body swing as the main source of power; Fairbairn’s stroke concentrated on leg drive, arm pull, and smooth blade work. His stroke was ...(100 of 171 words)

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