The men's coxless pairs competition at the

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took place at

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near

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, Australia. The event was held from 23 November 23 to 27 November. The competition was won by

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and Duvall Hecht representing the United States.

Heats

In the heats the first two pairs advanced directly to semi-finals. The others competed in the

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for the remaining spots in the semi-finals.

Heat 1

Heat 2

Heat 3

Repechage

The first two pairs advanced directly to semi-finals.

Heat 1

Semi-finals

The first two pairs advanced directly to the final.

Heat 1

Heat 2

Final

References

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