The New Zealand pair hasn't lost a race since 2007, so anything but a third consecutive Olympic gold medal would be a major upset. Only two rowers, Meghan Musnicki and Eleanor Logan, remain from the eight that won gold in the London Olympics. CROATIAN BROTHERSMartin and Valent Sinkovic are two-time world champions in the men's double sculls and big favorites to win Croatia's first Olympic gold in rowing. THE FANTASTIC EIGHTThe U.S. women's eight is one of most successful teams in international sports, having won every World Championship and Olympic gold medal since 2006. Britain topped the medal table for rowing in London 2012 with four gold, two silver and three bronze medals.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 15, 2016 15:33 UTC