08.08.2004:Female Rowers bring size and muscle to mainstream

From sfgate.com:

"The eight female rowers powering America's best boat at the Athens Games are imposing, each about 6 feet and 175 pounds.

Their long legs are thick from the explosive lower-body thrusts that begin each synchronized pull of the oars as they cut through the water. Their well-defined biceps would put many men to shame.

And anything less than Olympic gold will sorely disappoint them."