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Jaw-Dropping Olympian Pics That Redefine the Human Body

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Rowing is one of the most physically demanding sports, requiring great strength and endurance, incredible hand dexterity, and grip strength. English Olympic rower Alex Gregory knows this all too well. His hands suffered from prolonged exposure to wet conditions.

In what looked like handmade gloves, the two-time Olympic medalist shared this photo of his blistered and pruned hands, showing the brutal toll on a rower’s hands. It’s a testament to the physical and mental toughness of the highest-level competitions.

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