FORMER Ballarat Grammar rower Lucy Stephan was narrowly edged out of a maiden Olympic berth on Tuesday night when Australia’s women’s coxed eight failed to qualify for the games.
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Just short: Former Ballarat Grammar rower Lucy Stephan (front) was unable to qualify for Rio in the women's coxed eight on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images.
Needing a top two finish in the race in Switzerland, the Australians were unable to overcome favourites Romania and close rivals The Netherlands, who finished first and second.
