Rower makes a comeback after treatment for cancer

By Melanie Whelan
Updated October 9 2014 - 9:08am, first published 12:00am
World Masters Rowing action is set to hit the water at Lake Wendouree with this Wendouree-Ballarat crew, comprising Jenn Atchison, Kelly Steegstra, Rita Brown and Nadene Murfett, among the first hometown athletes in action. Competitors have spent time fine-tuning their race and testing out Ballarat conditions. Now it is time to row for world gold. Picture: ADAM TRAFFORD
World Masters Rowing action is set to hit the water at Lake Wendouree with this Wendouree-Ballarat crew, comprising Jenn Atchison, Kelly Steegstra, Rita Brown and Nadene Murfett, among the first hometown athletes in action. Competitors have spent time fine-tuning their race and testing out Ballarat conditions. Now it is time to row for world gold. Picture: ADAM TRAFFORD

THERE are always plenty of laughs in Rita Brown's boat when her crew trains on Lake Wendouree.

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