Shame of Oxford 'in Cover-Up' Over Rowing Tragedy ; Head Coach Was Drunk When Oarsman Drowned, Inquest Told
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AN Oxford University rowing club was yesterday accused by a coroner of a 'conspiracy' to cover up the circumstances surrounding a student's death to preserve its reputation.
Senior members of the university's Lightweight Rowing Club failed to tell investigators the head coach was drunk on the morning that Leo Blockley drowned, an inquest heard.See the full content of this document
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Shame of Oxford 'in Cover-Up' Over Rowing Tragedy ; Head Coach Was Drunk When Oarsman Drowned, Inquest Told
The 21-year-old was swept away by strong currents on the River Ebro near Barcelona in December 2000, after his...
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