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The Great Britain team is pictured at Sloterringvaart after defeating Italy in the first round of the menÕs coxed eights competition. The venue, a canal in the Dutch village of Sloten, was so narrow that only two boats could race at the same time. The British crew advanced all the way to the final, where they were beaten to the gold medal by fellow rowing powerhouse, the USA, who earned a third consecutive Olympic eights title.Photo: Getty Images / Hulton Archive1928CLASSIC OLYMPIC IMAGES AMSTERDAMROWING