Gold medallist backs Taunton's water sports centre
Olympic rowing gold medallist James Cracknell rowed down the River Tone through the centre of Taunton today to support a planned water sports centre for the town.
- Bob Cruwys
James Cracknell in Taunton to boost water-sports plan
Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell was in Taunton today to give his backing to plans for a new water-sports centre on the River Tone. The £600,000 development would allow athletes to train in rowing boats, kayaks and canoes.
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