Rochester Rowing Club

A great article in the NYT on the Chinese National Team and the goals they have set for the 2008 Olympics.

http://tinyurl.com/3mmp4o

When Igor Grinko, a former Soviet coach with an impressive résumé, agreed to take over the Chinese rowing team four years ago, Olympic officials outlined their expectations with a simple equation: one gold equals 1,000 silvers.

“Silver? It means nothing here; you might as well finish last,” Grinko said. “Coaches like me come, help them win gold medals, or we are fired.”