Former Boston University Rower Helping to Build a National Rowing Team in Afghanistan
Lake Qargha where the National Afghan Team will train. (Photo: Matt Trevithick)
When people think rowing, they don't often think Middle East, let alone Iraq or Afghanistan.
But Matt Trevithick, who rowed for Boston University does think it's possible.
He helped form a rowing community club in Northern Iraq.
Now, Trevithick's helping Afghanistan have its very own national rowing team.
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