Olympics-Rowing-Ireland win men's lightweight double sculls gold

PARIS - Ireland took home the gold medal in the men's lightweight double sculls at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Friday.

Italy came in second to take the sliver, with Greece picking up the bronze.

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