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Rower David Collins of Thousand Oaks moved closer to a medal Friday when the U.S. lightweight coxless four won Heat 2 of the semifinals, edging Canada by a deck.
The six-boat finals are Sunday. In the light-weight division, which made its Olympic debut this year, each boat is limited to a per-rower average of 155 and no one can exceed 160 pounds.
Collins, who attended Westlake High, helped the Americans defeat Canada by 49/100 of a second.
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SOME OF THE AREA ATHLETES COMPETING TODAY:
Johnny Gray, Agoura Hills, track and field
Sharon Hanson-Lowery, Buena High, track and field
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Canoga Park, track and field
Kim Malone, Ventura, softball vs. Australia
Tom Sorenson, Pepperdine, volleyball vs. Brazil
Jeff Weaver, Simi Valley, baseball vs. Australia
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