TYLDESLEY'S Herbert Leah is all set to represent his country again in one of the world's most unusual sporting events.
Herbert will travel to Boston, USA to compete in the World Indoor Rowing Championships on February 24, where he will race against 1800 others from all over the world over the Olympic rowing regatta distance of 2000 metres on identical Concept 2 Indoor Rower machines.
As the current 70-79 lightweight world record holder, Herbert will be competing in the men's veteran event.
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