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James Tomkins has bid farewell to an Olympic career spanning back to Seoul in 1988.

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Published: Monday, August 18, 2008 11:53 AEST
Expires: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:53 AEST

Six-time Australian Olympian James Tomkins has confirmed he has rowed his last competitive Olympic race. The Australian men's eight finished a disappointing last in the final, which was won by Canada.

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