New Zealand rowing great Simon Dickie has passed away suddenly at the age of 66. Dickie was a cox who won three Olympic medals; part of a rare group of New Zealanders to accomplish that feat. Earl recalled Dickie as being one of the coxswains who was respected by all the rowers he worked alongside. Earl admits that the death came as a shock, with Dickie having been busy with planning and taking part in reunions over the past few days. Dickie is one of just 12 New Zealanders to have won three or more medals at the Olympic Games.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 13, 2017 19:18 UTC