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Jan 2024
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Omar Samra | Rowing across the Atlantic

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Ask your question or share your story Adventurer and record breaker, Omar Samra, decided to row the Atlantic but ended up capsizing. I sat with him to ask about every single detail that came to my mind. How was he able to, not only physically prepare but also, mentally prepare and survive such a unique experience... 
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