Iranian women's rowing crew prepares to rock the boat at Asian Games in Doha
15th Nov 2006, 00:10 GMT
On the glass-like waters of an artificial lake in the heart of Tehran, Iran is plotting its course to the top of one of the toughest of all endurance sports - and women are very much part of the plan. Dressed in headscarves and long smocks in line with Islamic dress rules, the Iranian women's rowing team gracefully propel their coxless four across.
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