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“Once one has attained a high level of success at any pursuit and especially an unorthodox pursuit like rowing, one develops a number of generally self-congratulatory half-truths to explain how it happened that he ascended to that particular pinnacle. Often because original motivations don't seem to have much in common with the eventual success, the real and rationalized motivations are difficult to separate.”

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Stefan Kieszling

Stefan Kieszling, born on January 25, 1984, is a German soccer player known for his technical skills and teamwork on the field. He has played for several clubs throughout his career, including the renowned Schalke 04 and FC Bayern Munich, and has made appearances for the German national team. more

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