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Britain topped the medal table for the third Olympics in a row, while New Zealand's veterans also shone, with Mahé Drysdale claiming his second gold medal in the men's single sculls and Eric Murray and Hamish Bond retaining their 2012 title in the coxless pair.WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN TOKYO? With Drysdale having retired, there is a battle brewing for the top of the podium in the men's single sculls, as concerns over water quality and conditions loom over the Olympic venue.This year's rowing programme will feature an equal number of events for men and women for the first time. The women's coxless four has been added to the programme, while the men's lightweight coxless four was removed to accommodate it.
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