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Greatest Briton: Steve Redgrave I have chosen Steve Redgrave to be the Greatest Briton. Steve Redgrave was Born on March 23, 1962, Sir Steve Redgrave's illustrious career spanned more than 20 years. He made his international debut at the World Junior Championships in 1979 and won his first medal at this competition a year later. Young Matthew Pinsent blended perfectly with Redgrave's experience. The pair were world champions in 1991 before Redgrave completed his Olympic hat-trick in Barcelona in 1992. Success seemed to come easy but Redgrave was not a healthy figure despite a 1997 world championship. The veteran of the team had already suffered from colitis and was now told he had diabetes. This would have been a devastating blow to a lesser man but he rowed on to further triumph. The whole remarkable story finished in Sydney with millions watching his win at midnight back home. Away from the competitive...

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