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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

Cambridge rower James Robson learning to be elite athlete with heart problem

Cambridge six-seat James Robson was diagnosed with a heart condition three years ago (British Heart Foundation handout/PA) -

Cambridge six-seat James Robson has more than just a place of birth in common with Manchester United’s Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen.

This weekend the MBA student will be looking to power the light blue boat to a third straight victory, three years after looking down at his smartwatch whilst out on the water with a Great Britain team-mate and noticing his heart rate was unusually high.

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