But there was a surprise when Alan Campbell, one of the favourites for the men's single sculls, finished last in his heat.

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Olaf Tufte of Norway added the Olympic crown to his world title with a dramatic fightback in the men's single sculls on Saturday.

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Antonia Van Deventer will also be heading to the repechage after she finished fourth in her heat for the lightweight women's single sculls.

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For the juniors, Johan Lai continued his excellent form winning in J12 single sculls and teamed up with Joel Bullock to win J13 double sculls.

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Hamza Hussein was part of the Iraqi men's four team that came fifth whilst Haidar Rashid won one of just three Iraqi medals in the Games, taking bronze in the men's single sculls event.

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