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The Boys of '36: The Olympic Trials

Clip: Season 28 Episode 7 | 1m 15s

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The boys from Washington had to win one more time to become the first Washington crew to represent the United States in the Olympics. "The Boys of '36" premieres August 2 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.

Aired: 08/02/16

Rating: NR

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