Top Rower Forced to Choose between Norwegian, Slovenian Flag

Ljubljana, 19 May - What was meant to be a friendly gesture has turned into a quagmire for Slovenia's best rower. Three-time Olympic medalist Iztok Cop wanted to row with his Norwegian friend, the world-class rower Olaf Tufte, at the 28-30 May World Cup meet in Bled, but his plan has stumbled at the question which flag the pair could fly.

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