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Feb 2022
2h 20m

Husein Alireza | The Mo Show 50 | Olympi...

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Husein Alireza is the Captain of the Saudi rowing team and was the Saudi flag bearer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He discovered his exceptional rowing capabilities at college in the UK, leading him to dedicate three years of his life to intense Olympic training with his coach, Bill Barry. In the midst of training, Husein’s mother was tragically diagnosed and ... Show More
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